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Lobastov K.V.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Kaplina (Demekhova) M.Yu.

Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University

Kononova Yu.A.

Central Polyclinic No. 1 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia

Kozlova V.V.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Schastlivtsev I.V.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Phlebolymphedema: Modern Views and Methods of Correction

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Lobastov K.V., Kaplina (Demekhova) M.Yu., Kononova Yu.A., Kozlova V.V., Schastlivtsev I.V.

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Journal: Journal of Venous Disorders. 2024;18(4): 339‑350

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To cite this article:

Lobastov KV, Kaplina (Demekhova) MYu, Kononova YuA, Kozlova VV, Schastlivtsev IV. Phlebolymphedema: Modern Views and Methods of Correction. Journal of Venous Disorders. 2024;18(4):339‑350. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/flebo202418041339

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