CT-based 3D-printed coronary artery phantom for imaging projection education
By: Laura Jursa, Masa Kramer, Anja Boc and Nejc Mekis
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Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 24, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 15, 2026
Published on: May 14, 2026
Published by: Association of Radiology and Oncology
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