2022 ASM / R-0012
Chasing the Dragon: Imaging of Complications Arising from Illicit Drugs.
Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Emergency, Conventional radiography, CT, MR, Education, Drugs / Reactions, Toxicity
Authors:
S. Constantine, J. Buckley
DOI:
10.26044/ranzcr2022/R-0012
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