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Systematic Review

Technical success and outcomes using a flexible bifurcated stent graft (AorfixTM) in abdominal aortic aneurysms: a systematic review

Aazeb Khana Department of Vascular Surgery, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UKView further author information
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Emily Khooa Department of Vascular Surgery, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UKView further author information
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Vivak Hansrania Department of Vascular Surgery, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK;b Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mohamed Banihania Department of Vascular Surgery, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UKView further author information
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Haisum Qayyumc Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Manchester, UKView further author information
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George A. Antonioub Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK;c Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Manchester, UKView further author information
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Bella Huasena Department of Vascular Surgery, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UKView further author information
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Pages 281-290 | Received 01 Dec 2020, Accepted 18 Feb 2021, Published online: 04 Mar 2021

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