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Thromb Haemost 2008; 100(01): 167-168
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-03-0199
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Schattauer GmbH

Prophylaxis of upper limb deep vein thrombosis in cancer patients with central vein catheter

Melina Verso
1   Medicina Interna e Cardiovascolare-Stroke Unit, Università di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Giancarlo Agnelli
1   Medicina Interna e Cardiovascolare-Stroke Unit, Università di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Received 30. März 2008

Accepted 16. Mai 2008

Publikationsdatum:
22. November 2017 (online)

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