Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 135-138 , December 2011

Portal vein aneurysm: A rare occurrence

Presented at SVN 29th Annual Convention in Nashville Tennessee May 5, 2011

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doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2011.08.001

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 135-138 , December 2011