European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 32, Issue 3 , Pages 246-256 , September 2006

The Belfast Approach to Managing Complex Lower Limb Vascular Injuries

,Accepted 6 February 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.02.004

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 32, Issue 3 , Pages 246-256 , September 2006

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