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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

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 60 (2009): Issue 2 (June 2009)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-60-2009-1904 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English
Page range: 191 - 195
Published on: Jul 6, 2009
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
asbestos,
chest radiography,
interobserver variability,
occupational exposure
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2009 Irena Perić, Katarina Novak, Igor Barišić, Kornelija Miše, Maja Vučković, Stipan Janković, Jadranka Tocilj, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons License.

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