Impact of Cytomegalovirus Infection on Long-Term Survival After Orthotopic Liver Transplantation
✍ Scribed by L. Hoppe; C.A. Marroni; R. Bressane; L. Lago; F.L. Schiavo; G.C. Cigerza; A.B.M. Brandão; M.L. Zanotelli; G.P.C. Cantisani
- Book ID
- 116932523
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 83 KB
- Volume
- 38
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0041-1345
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