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Thromb Haemost 2004; 92(05): 1166-1167
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614299
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614299
Letters to the Editor
A survey of thrombosis prophylaxis use in patients with lower limb fractures
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Publication History
Received
06 April 2004
Accepted after resubmission
08 August 2004
Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)
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