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Interobserver Variations in Diagnosing Asbestosis According to the ILO Classification Cover

Interobserver Variations in Diagnosing Asbestosis According to the ILO Classification

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|Jul 2009

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-60-2009-1904 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
Language: English, Slovenian
Page range: 191 - 195
Published on: Jul 6, 2009
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2009 Irena Perić, Katarina Novak, Igor Barišić, Kornelija Miše, Maja Vučković, Stipan Janković, Jadranka Tocilj, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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