Integrating complete lower limb venous ultrasound into diagnostic strategies for pulmonary embolism: a cost-effectiveness analysis

Antoine Elias; Laurent Molinier; Eric Bauvin; Marie Elias; Gérard Duru; Cyrille Colin

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1614260

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2004; 91(01): 205-207
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614260

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Integrating complete lower limb venous ultrasound into diagnostic strategies for pulmonary embolism: a cost-effectiveness analysis

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Antoine Elias
Laurent Molinier
Eric Bauvin
Marie Elias
Gérard Duru
Cyrille Colin

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