The utility of nerve conduction studies in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy

• Authors: Banach Marta
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

EN

type 2 diabetes mellitus; nerve conduction studies; diabetic polyneuropathy

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2015
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 171-174

Contributors

author

Banach Marta

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