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01-03-2014 | Original Article

Clinical aspects and indications for endovenous treatments for varicose veins

Author: Kees-Peter de Roos

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 2/2014

Abstract

Endovenous laser treatment has been around for more than a decade. A brief history of circumstances that have made this treatment modality possible is provided.

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Title: Clinical aspects and indications for endovenous treatments for varicose veins
Author: Kees-Peter de Roos
Publication date: 01-03-2014
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-013-1455-6

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