Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 38-43 , June 2006

Multiple Radiological Interventions for Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Study

  • Diana N. Denz, BSN, RN
  • ,
  • Jennifer Jorgenson, BSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint request to Jennifer Jorgenson, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina Hospitals, 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.

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PII: S1546-0843(06)00039-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2006.04.007

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 38-43 , June 2006