Eversion Endarterectomy of the External Iliac Artery in Treating Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia in TASC II C and D Iliofemoral Occlusive Disease
Júlio César Gomes GiustiMarcus Vinícius Martins CuryFábio Henrique RossiSamara Pontes SoaresAndré Felipe TrentoSabrina Payne TartarottiFrancisco Cardoso Brochado-Neto
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