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Bilat. lower ext. u/s SM

Posted By: PoodleLady on 2008-12-04
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Subject: Bilat. lower ext. u/s SM

He says:  Ankle-brachial index could be assessed s/l WITH A RIGHT O-SHIMMY. 


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