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Cardiovascular

Is the endovascular embolization of tributaries of the internal iliac veins essential in the treatment of isolated pelvic-perineal reflux?

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Pages 27-31 | Received 25 Apr 2018, Accepted 06 Jul 2018, Published online: 25 Jul 2018

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