Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 3 , Pages 134-137 , May 2007

Routine Patch Angioplasty versus Primary Closure During Carotid Endarterectomy

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PII: S1931-7204(07)00004-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2007.01.001

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 3 , Pages 134-137 , May 2007

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