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Original Article

Level Selection in Leg Amputation for Arterial Occlusive Disease: A Comparison of Clinical Evaluation and Skin Perfusion Pressure

Pages 821-831 | Accepted 16 Jul 1981, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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