Recurrent thromboembolism in fertile women with venous thrombosis: incidence and risk factors

Thromb Haemost 2003; 90(05): 964-966
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613500

Letters to the Editor

Schattauer GmbH

Luca Spiezia

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Enrico Bernardi

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Daniela Tormene

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Paolo Simioni

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Antonio Girolami

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Paolo Prandoni

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