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Thromb Haemost 2003; 90(02): 364-366
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613491
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Efficacy and safety of fondaparinux in major orthopedic surgery according to the timing of its first administration

Alexander Turpie
1   Michael Lassen, on behalf of the Steering Committees of the Pentasaccharide Orthopedic Prophylaxis Studies.
,
Kenneth Bauer
1   Michael Lassen, on behalf of the Steering Committees of the Pentasaccharide Orthopedic Prophylaxis Studies.
,
Bengt Eriksson
1   Michael Lassen, on behalf of the Steering Committees of the Pentasaccharide Orthopedic Prophylaxis Studies.
› Author AffiliationsFinancial support: This study was supported by a grant from Sanofi-Synthelabo and NV Organon.
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Received 31 October 2002

Accepted after resubmission 18 May 2003

Publication Date:
09 December 2017 (online)

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