European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 146-152 , February 2010

Clinical Results of Carotid Denervation by Adventitial Stripping in Carotid Sinus Syndrome

  • R.J. Toorop

      Affiliations

    • Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +31 887556965.
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  • M.R. Scheltinga

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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  • M.C. Huige

      Affiliations

    • Department of Cardiology, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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  • F.L. Moll

      Affiliations

    • Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Received 28 April 2009 ,Accepted 14 September 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.09.009

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 146-152 , February 2010

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