To the Editor Re: Evaluation of the self-expanding effect of carotid stents in the early postoperative period. Ergun O et al. Vascular 2024;32: 589-595
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To the Editor Re: Evaluation of the self-expanding effect of carotid stents in the early postoperative period. Ergun O et al. Vascular 2024;32: 589-595
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