Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 175-180 , September 2008

Endovascular Management of the “Failing to Mature” Arteriovenous Fistula

  • George M. Nassar, MD, FASN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to George M. Nassar, MD, FASN, The Kidney Institute, 1415 La Concha Lane, Houston, TX 77054

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doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2008.09.004

Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 175-180 , September 2008

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