Comparison of L2 and L5 Measurements for Diagnosing Intestinal Obstruction in Cats
By: Yasemin Tanirli and Mustafa Arican
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Language: English
Page range: 439 - 461
Submitted on: Apr 14, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 28, 2026
Published on: Sep 13, 2026
Published by: University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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