European Journal of Radiology
Volume 75, Issue 1 , Pages 43-47 , July 2010

Percutaneus treatment of varicose veins with bipolar radiofrequency ablation

  • R. Boon
    • ,
  • G.J.M. Akkersdijk
    • ,
  • D. Nio

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Spaarne Hospital, Department of Surgery, P.O. Box 770 2130 AT, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Tel.: +31 23 8907480; fax: +31 23 8907491.

Received 25 March 2010 ,Accepted 31 March 2010.

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PII: S0720-048X(10)00179-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.04.015

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 75, Issue 1 , Pages 43-47 , July 2010

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