Commentary: Is Deep Vein Arterialization for Limb-Threatening Ischemia Effective? A Novel Percutaneous Technique May Lead to an Answer

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arteriovenous fistula critical limb ischemia diabetic foot ulcer no-option critical limb ischemia percutaneous deep vein arterialization

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