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Thromb Haemost 1996; 76(02): 132-134
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1650540
Review Article
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Thrombolytic Therapy in Pediatric Patients: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Michael Leaker
The Hamilton Civic Hospitals Research Center, Henderson General Division, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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M Patricia Massicotte
The Hamilton Civic Hospitals Research Center, Henderson General Division, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
,
Lu Ann Brooker
The Hamilton Civic Hospitals Research Center, Henderson General Division, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
,
Maureen Andrew
The Hamilton Civic Hospitals Research Center, Henderson General Division, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Received 15 December 1995

Accepted after resubmission 06 May 1996

Publication Date:
10 July 2018 (online)

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