Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 10-17 , March 2005

Diagnosis and management of iliac vein compression syndrome

Presented at the Society for Vascular Nursing, 22nd Annual National Convention, April 15–17, 2004, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

  • Nancy D. Shebel, NP-c, MSN, CVN

      Affiliations

    • Nancy D. Shebel and Chyrle C. Whalen are from the University of Southern California University Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Nancy Shebel, University of Southern California, USC University Hospital, Center for Vascular Care, 1510 San Pablo Suite 514, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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  • Chyrle C. Whalen, RN, BSN, PHN

      Affiliations

    • Nancy D. Shebel and Chyrle C. Whalen are from the University of Southern California University Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif

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PII: S1062-0303(04)00169-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2004.12.001

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 10-17 , March 2005

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