Cases of aneurism of the aorta, treated by iodide of potassium / by Byrom Bramwell.

  • Byrom Bramwell
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[1878]
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Credit: Cases of aneurism of the aorta, treated by iodide of potassium / by Byrom Bramwell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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