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A Rare Aortic-Arch Variant – Arteria Lusoria: Case Report with Review of Literature and Clinical Implications Cover

A Rare Aortic-Arch Variant – Arteria Lusoria: Case Report with Review of Literature and Clinical Implications

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0024 | Journal eISSN: 2719-5384 | Journal ISSN: 0324-1750
Language: English
Page range: 138 - 141
Submitted on: Oct 27, 2025
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Accepted on: Oct 30, 2025
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Published on: Feb 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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