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Research ArticleHead and Neck Imaging

Ultrasound of the Hypoglossal Nerve in the Neck: Visualization and Initial Clinical Experience with Patients

S. Meng, L.F. Reissig, C.-H. Tzou, K. Meng, W. Grisold and W. Weninger
American Journal of Neuroradiology February 2016, 37 (2) 354-359; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A4494
S. Meng
aFrom the Departments of Radiology (S.M.)
dCenter for Anatomy and Cell Biology (S.M., L.F.R., W.W.)
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dCenter for Anatomy and Cell Biology (S.M., L.F.R., W.W.)
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C.-H. Tzou
eDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (C.-H.T.), Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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K. Meng
bEar, Nose, and Throat Diseases (K.M.)
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cNeurology (W.G.), KFJ Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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American Journal of Neuroradiology Feb 2016, 37 (2) 354-359; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A4494

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