European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 39 , Pages S1-S4 , March 2010

World Federation of Vascular Societies: Presidential Address

  • H. Sillesen

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Received 30 November 2009 ,Accepted 5 December 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.12.006

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 39 , Pages S1-S4 , March 2010