Low level laser therapy: A cost effective treatment to reduce post mastectomy lymphoedema

Lymphology

Volumn 29, Issue SUPPL., 1996, Pages 297-300

  Piller, N B ^b   Thelander, A ^a  

^a FLINDERS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b Mitcham Rehab Clinic   (Australia)

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EID: 21544482299     PISSN: 00247766     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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