European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 153-154 , February 2010

Carotid Denervation by Adventitial Stripping: A Promising Treatment of Carotid Sinus Syndrome?

  • P. Kolh

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Received 2 October 2009 ,Accepted 3 October 2009.

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PII: S1078-5884(09)00568-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.11.001

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 153-154 , February 2010

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