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Ultrasound attenuation in the tissue and its correction by the tgc. We also excluded relevant dissertations and some book chapters. Book description davies publishing, united states, 2010. Basic physics of ultrasound, examination technique, interventional ultrasound, examination technique, normal findings, pathological findings and differential diagnosis of the following part of the body. Physics and equipment is fully updated with the addition of three new chapters. Physical principles of ultrasound radiology reference article.
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