Thrombolytic Therapy in Pediatric Patients: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Michael Leaker; M Patricia Massicotte; Lu Ann Brooker; Maureen Andrew

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1650540

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 1996; 76(02): 132-134
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1650540

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Thrombolytic Therapy in Pediatric Patients: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

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Michael Leaker

The Hamilton Civic Hospitals Research Center, Henderson General Division, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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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