Late-onset Cutaneous Hydrophilic Polymer Embolism: A Case Occurring Two Years After Endovascular Procedures

Overview

Journal Acta Derm Venereol

Specialty Dermatology

Date 2021 Jul 15

PMID 34263328

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Authors

Yukino Kase

Ryota Hayashi

Izumi Takei

Osamu Ansai

Takeo Suzuki

Akihiko Yuki

Mitsuhiro Watanabe

Takao Yanagawa

Riichiro Abe

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