The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 5 , Pages 1129-1138 , November 2009

Endovascular treatment of acute traumatic thoracic aortic injuries: A retrospective analysis of 20 cases

Received 18 September 2008 ,Revised 26 October 2008 ,Accepted 26 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.10.057

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 5 , Pages 1129-1138 , November 2009

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