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WAG. Possibly referring to the film cassette that the x-ray tech has to load?

Posted By: ltt on 2008-01-05
In Reply to: x-ray help, AP, lateral, forefoot cassette? - i give up

Subject: WAG. Possibly referring to the film cassette that the x-ray tech has to load?




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