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Thromb Haemost 1999; 82(01): 150-151
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614646
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Recombinant Activated Factor VII for False Aneurysms in Patients with Normal Haemostatic Mechanisms

Andrew K. S. E. Liem
1   From the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Netherlands
,
Douwe H. Biesma
2   Department of Internal Medicine, The Netherlands
,
Sjef M. P. G. Ernst
3   Department of Cardiology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
,
Marc A. A. M. Schepens
1   From the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Netherlands
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Received 26 January 1999

Accepted 12 April 1999

Publication Date:
11 December 2017 (online)

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