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Cerebral computed tomography perfusion at the bedside using a portable CT scanner: report of two cases

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NeuroLogica Corporation, 14 Electronics Ave., Danvers, MA is the manufacturer of the CereTom™ CT scanner. We thank the following individuals from NeuroLogica: Dr. Eric M. Bailey, Dr. Ibrahim Bechwati, and Mr. Phil Sullivan for providing the technical support for the scans.

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Lee, G.M., Chaves, C.J. Cerebral computed tomography perfusion at the bedside using a portable CT scanner: report of two cases. J Neurol 257, 1937–1938 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-010-5636-y

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