Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 176-181 , May 2008

Management of Vascular Graft Infections with Soft Tissue Coverage

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doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2007.12.003

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 176-181 , May 2008

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