Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 138-144 , April 2006

Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Thymoma in Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

  • D. Guzman Sanchez-Migallon, Lcdo.enVet

      Affiliations

    • Bird, Zoo and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 USA
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  • J. Mayer, Dr.med.Vet, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Exotic Animal Medicine Service, Department of Clinical Services, Cumming’s School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, N. Grafton, MA 01536 USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Joerg Mayer, the Exotic Animal Medicine Service, Department of Clinical Services, Cumming’s School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, N. Grafton, MA 01536 USA.
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  • J. Gould, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Mattapoisett Animal Hospital, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 USA
    • ,
  • C. Azuma, BSV, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Harrington Oncology Program at the Cumming’s School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, N. Grafton, MA 01536 USA.

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PII: S1557-5063(06)00017-6

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2006.02.010

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 138-144 , April 2006

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