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Evaluation of Delayed Neuronal and Axonal Damage Secondary to Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Using Quantitative MR Imaging Techniques
A.E. Mamere, L.A.L. Saraiva, A.L.M. Matos, A.A.O. Carneiro and A.C. Santos
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 2009, 30 (5) 947-952; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A1477
A.E. Mamere
L.A.L. Saraiva
A.L.M. Matos
A.A.O. Carneiro

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Evaluation of Delayed Neuronal and Axonal Damage Secondary to Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Using Quantitative MR Imaging Techniques
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 2009, 30 (5) 947-952; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A1477
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Evaluation of Delayed Neuronal and Axonal Damage Secondary to Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Using Quantitative MR Imaging Techniques
A.E. Mamere, L.A.L. Saraiva, A.L.M. Matos, A.A.O. Carneiro, A.C. Santos
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 2009, 30 (5) 947-952; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A1477
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