Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 739-743 , April 2008

Long-term results of stent graft treatment of subclavian artery injuries: Management of choice for stable patients?

Presented at the 2007 Vascular Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Md, Jun 6-10, 2007.

Received 20 September 2007 ,Accepted 8 November 2007.

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 Competition of interest: none.

PII: S0741-5214(07)01772-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2007.11.009

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 739-743 , April 2008

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