Circumferential constriction ischaemic syndrome (CCIS): A potentially reversible ischaemic condition of lower limb
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2210-4917,2210-4925
DOI: 10.1177/2210491719890881