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Use of the Galactose-Based Contrast Agent SHU 508A (Levovist®) in Renal Ultrasonography of the Dog

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  1. Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra, 50, 40064, Ozzano dell'Emilia, BO, Italy

    M. Pietra, E. Brini, F. Fracassi, A. Diana & M. Cipone

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Pietra, M., Brini, E., Fracassi, F. et al. Use of the Galactose-Based Contrast Agent SHU 508A (Levovist®) in Renal Ultrasonography of the Dog. Vet Res Commun 29 (Suppl 2), 305–307 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-005-0068-3

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