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Abnormalities of Pulmonary and Mediastinal Vessels

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In this chapter the acquired abnormalities of the pulmonary vessels (including the systemic arteries, which contribute to pulmonary vascularization), the superior vena cava, and the azygos vein are described.

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  1. N. Vasile
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  1. University of Bordeaux II, France

    Miriam Sperber M.D. (Professor of Radiology, Director) (Professor of Radiology, Director)

  2. Research and Development, Almed Corporation, 1050, Brussels, Belgium

    Miriam Sperber M.D. (Professor of Radiology, Director) (Professor of Radiology, Director)

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Vasile, N., Anglade, M.C. (1990). Abnormalities of Pulmonary and Mediastinal Vessels. In: Sperber, M. (eds) Radiologic Diagnosis of Chest Disease. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0347-3_14

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