A Normal Serum CRP Measurement Does not Exclude Deep Vein Thrombosis

Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(06): 1582-1583
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616768

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Authors

N. A. Maskell

Department of Thoracic Medicine, Gloucestershire Royal NHS Trust, UK
R. J. A. Butland

Department of Thoracic Medicine, Gloucestershire Royal NHS Trust, UK

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