Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 155, Issue 2 , Pages 181-182 , August 2009

Estrogen in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Potential for Therapy

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PII: S0022-4804(08)00643-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2008.09.030

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 155, Issue 2 , Pages 181-182 , August 2009

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