Adequate Vascular Training Opportunities can be Provided Without Compromising Patient Care
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Adequate vascular training opportunities can be provided without compromising patient care.
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عنوان ژورنال: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
سال: 2002
ISSN: 1078-5884
DOI: 10.1053/ejvs.2002.1634