Thromb Haemost 2005; 94(05): 897-898
DOI: 10.1160/TH05-10-0652
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The role of low molecular weight heparin to prevent miscarriage in thrombophilic women

Pierpaolo Di Micco
1   Divisione di Medicina Interna, Fatebenefratelli Hospital of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Maristella D’Uva
2   Dipartimento Universitario di Scienze Ostetriche Ginecologiche e Medicina della Riproduzione, Area Funzionale di Medicina della Riproduzione ed Endoscopia Ginecologica, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Publication History

Received: 26 September 2005

Accepted after revision: 05 October 2005

Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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