Clinical Radiology
Volume 62, Issue 7 , Pages 651-659 , July 2007

Virtual colonoscopy training and accreditation: a national survey of radiologist experience and attitudes in the UK

Received 6 November 2006 ,Revised 29 January 2007 ,Accepted 14 February 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2007.02.004

Clinical Radiology
Volume 62, Issue 7 , Pages 651-659 , July 2007

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