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Thromb Haemost 1997; 77(06): 1223-1224
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1656147
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Activated Protein C Concentrate: A New Tool for the Treatment of Acute Thromboembolism in Patients with Congenital Protein C Deficiency

Mitsuhiko Sugimoto
The Departments of Paediatrics, Nara Medical University, Kashihara City, Nara, Japan
,
Yoshiyuki Maruhashi
The Departments of Paediatrics, Nara Medical University, Kashihara City, Nara, Japan
,
Atsushi Kobayashi
1   2nd Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashihara City, Nara, Japan
,
Nobuhiro Narita
1   2nd Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashihara City, Nara, Japan
,
Akira Yoshioka
The Departments of Paediatrics, Nara Medical University, Kashihara City, Nara, Japan
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Received 13 January 1997

Accepted after revision 11 March 1997

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26 July 2018 (online)

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