Academic Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 8 , Pages 841-842 , August 2004

“B” readers' radiographic interpretations in asbestos litigation: Is something rotten in the courtroom?

  • MurrayL. Janower, MD, FACR

      Affiliations

    • Boston, Massachusetts
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to M.J.4301 N. Ocean Blvd, 1508A, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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  • Leonard Berlin, MD, FACR

      Affiliations

    • Skokie, Illinois

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PII: S1076-6332(04)00341-1

doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2004.05.015

Academic Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 8 , Pages 841-842 , August 2004

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