ECR 2011 / C-1740
Pictorial review of unsuspected cervical spine injuries in the elderly.
Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Trauma, MR, CT, Conventional radiography, Neuroradiology spine
Authors:
P. Nsiah-Sarbeng, A. Gontsarova, P. Bhogal, T. Wilhelm; London/UK
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2011/C-1740
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