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Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(02): 726
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616111
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The Usefulness of Compression Ultrasonography of the Lower Limbs in Patients with a Clinical Suspicion of Pulmonary Embolism

Melvin R. Mac Gillavry
1   Department of Internal Medicine, Slotervaart Hospital, Amsterdam
,
Harry R. Büller
2   Department of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
,
Dees P. M. Brandjes
1   Department of Internal Medicine, Slotervaart Hospital, Amsterdam
2   Department of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Received 19 March 2001

Accepted 20 March 2001

Publication Date:
12 December 2017 (online)

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