Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 248-252 , September 2009

Development of a Laparoscopic System for In Vivo Observation of the Bonghan Structure

Received 29 June 2009 ,Accepted 15 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/S2005-2901(09)60062-5

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 248-252 , September 2009

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