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Thromb Haemost 1997; 78(01): 126-132
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657514
Venous thromboembolism and cancer, a two-way clinical association
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Prevention of Post-operative Deep Leg Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Cancer

A S Gallus
Department of Haematology, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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12 July 2018 (online)

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