Interventional Radiology - Oncological

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drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)

With special thanks to:
drs. T.J.G.R. De Clercq (interventional radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
dr. R.L. Miclea (abdominal radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
 

Illustrations
drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
 

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