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Original Research Report

Comparison of sclerotherapy, laser, and radiowave coagulation in treatment of lower extremity telangiectasias

Brankica Tepavcevic“BT Aesthetic Surgery Center”, Belgrade, Serbia, Europe
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Predrag MaticCardiovascular Institute “Dedinje”, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, EuropeCorrespondence[email protected]
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Djordje RadakCardiovascular Institute “Dedinje”, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, Europe
Pages 239-242 | Received 17 Oct 2011, Accepted 20 Aug 2012, Published online: 27 Sep 2012

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