[Why and how to write and publish a paper in a radiology journal].

Writing and publishing papers in radiology journals are mandatory for academic promotion and also contribute to the education of radiological community. The redaction of a scientific radiology paper is based on strict criteria that are also used by reviewers from the editorial board. In this article, the different steps in the construction and redaction of a radiology paper will be reviewed. Based on the collective experience of the authors, it is aimed at helping radiologists who wish to publish by increasing the likelihood of having their papers accepted by reviewers.
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