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. 1992 Aug;68(2):161–162. doi: 10.1136/hrt.68.8.161

Extending the use of autologous arterial conduits in myocardial revascularisation

Gianni D Angelini 1,2, Alan J Bryan 1,2
PMCID: PMC1025004  PMID: 1389729

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