European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 32, Issue 5 , Pages 491-493 , November 2006

Secondary Prevention of Arteriosclerosis in Lower Limb Vascular Amputees: A Missed Opportunity

  • L. Bradley
    • ,
  • S.G.B. Kirker

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Dr. S.G.B. Kirker, MD, FRCPI, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Disablement Services Centre, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, UK.

,Accepted 13 July 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.07.005

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 32, Issue 5 , Pages 491-493 , November 2006

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