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Etiology and pathology of the aortic arch malformations

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Diseases

Part of the book series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine ((DICM,volume 212))

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In the embryo the various vascular systems are continuously modified and adapted to satisfy changing needs [1–3].

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Frescura, C., Thiene, G. (1999). Etiology and pathology of the aortic arch malformations. In: Nienaber, C.A., Fattori, R. (eds) Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Diseases. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 212. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4828-3_7

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