European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 160-163 , August 2008

Vascular Injuries Caused by Acupuncture

  • D. Bergqvist

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Received 26 February 2008 ,Accepted 14 April 2008.

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PII: S1078-5884(08)00217-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.04.004

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 160-163 , August 2008

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