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Kirsanov R.I.

Altai State Medical University;
Regional Clinical Hospital

Kulikov V.P.

Altai State Medical University

Subbotin D.Yu.

Regional Clinical Hospital

Petrenko V.G.

Regional Clinical Hospital

Subclavian Vein Aneurysm: Challenges in Diagnosing a Rare Venous Pathology

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Kirsanov R.I., Kulikov V.P., Subbotin D.Yu., Petrenko V.G.

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Journal: Journal of Venous Disorders. 2025;19(4): 320‑326

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To cite this article:

Kirsanov RI, Kulikov VP, Subbotin DYu, Petrenko VG. Subclavian Vein Aneurysm: Challenges in Diagnosing a Rare Venous Pathology. Journal of Venous Disorders. 2025;19(4):320‑326. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/flebo202519041320

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