European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 38, Issue 6 , Pages 659-665 , December 2009

Intramural Hematoma and Penetrating Ulcers: Indications to Endovascular Treatment

Received 4 September 2009 ,Accepted 4 September 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.09.001

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 38, Issue 6 , Pages 659-665 , December 2009

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