Decreased recurrent carotid stenosis by routine patching and intraoperative scanning

American Surgeon

Volumn 67, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 328-332

  Baker, William H ^a  

^a LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

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