European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 3 , Pages 289-296 , March 2009

Indication, Timing and Results of Endovascular Treatment of Type B Dissection

  • I. Akin

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    • Both authors contributed equally to this manuscript.
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  • S. Kische

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    • Both authors contributed equally to this manuscript.
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  • H. Ince
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  • C.A. Nienaber

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. C.A. Nienaber, Tel.: +49 (0)381 494 77 03; fax: +49 (0)381 494 77 02.

Received 9 December 2008 ,Accepted 11 December 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.12.004

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 3 , Pages 289-296 , March 2009

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