Sclerotherapy for varicose veins

References

Citations

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Author: Douglas Dana
Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Last Updated: May 10, 2006
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery

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