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Original Article

Limb perfusion in the lower limb amputee—a comparative study using a laser Doppler flowmeter and a transcutaneous oxygen electrode

S. L. E. Fairs Department of Medical Engineering and Physics, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London
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R. O. Ham Department of Medical Engineering and Physics, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London
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B. A. Conway Department of Medical Engineering and Physics, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London
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V. C. Roberts Department of Medical Engineering and Physics, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London
Pages 80-84 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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