Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 2 , Pages 288-295 , February 2009

Intra-operative DynaCT improves technical success of endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms

Received 8 July 2008 ,Accepted 16 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.09.013

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 2 , Pages 288-295 , February 2009

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