Endometriosis, ultrasound and #Enzian classification: the need for a common language for non-invasive diagnostics

Jörg Keckstein; Markus Hoopmann

doi:10.1055/a-2055-6712

Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound, Table of Contents

Ultraschall Med 2023; 44(03): 233-239
DOI: 10.1055/a-2055-6712

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Endometriosis, ultrasound and #Enzian classification: the need for a common language for non-invasive diagnostics

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Jörg Keckstein
Markus Hoopmann

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