Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 156-166 , September 2008

Clinical Surveillance and Monitoring of Arteriovenous Access for Hemodialysis

  • Gary A. Gelbfish, MD, FACS

      Affiliations

    • Advanced Vascular Care, Brooklyn, New York
    • Advanced Vascular Care, Brighton, Mass
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Gary A. Gelbfish, MD, 2502 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY 11210

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PII: S1089-2516(08)00073-5

doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2008.09.002

Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 156-166 , September 2008

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