Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 19, Issue 6, Supplement , Pages S51-S56 , June 2008

Stent-Graft Treatment of Mycotic Aneurysms: A Review of the Current Literature

Received 31 January 2007 ,Revised 17 February 2008 ,Accepted 17 February 2008.

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 M.K.R. is a consultant and shareholder in Trivascular Inc.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.02.012

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Volume 19, Issue 6, Supplement , Pages S51-S56 , June 2008

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