The Evolution of Image-Guided Percutaneous Abscess Drainage: A Short History

Peter R. Mueller

doi:10.1055/s-2004-815567

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin intervent Radiol 2003; 20(3): 171-176
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-815567

INTRODUCTION

The Evolution of Image-Guided Percutaneous Abscess Drainage: A Short History

Peter R. Mueller

Division Head, Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

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