Annals of Vascular Surgery
Volume 22, Issue 2 , Pages 190-194 , March 2008

Carotid Reconstruction in Nonagenarians: Is Surgery a Viable Option?

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PII: S0890-5096(08)00002-2

doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2007.12.001

Annals of Vascular Surgery
Volume 22, Issue 2 , Pages 190-194 , March 2008

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