European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 6 , Pages 661-670 , June 2009

Atherosclerosis and Disc Degeneration/Low-Back Pain – A Systematic Review

Received 19 December 2008 ,Accepted 17 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.02.006

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 6 , Pages 661-670 , June 2009

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