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Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(05): 1336-1338
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616073
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616073
Letters to the Editor
Fright of Flight-Related Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence or Emotion-Based?
Further Information
Publication History
Received
18 June 2001
Accepted
26 June 2001
Publication Date:
13 December 2017 (online)
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