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Thromb Haemost 2012; 108(02): 210-212
DOI: 10.1160/TH12-04-0236
DOI: 10.1160/TH12-04-0236
Pro/Contra Article
Contra: “Bridging anticoagulation is needed during warfarin interruption when patients require elective surgery”
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Publication History
Received:
13 April 2012
Accepted after minor revision:
25 April 2012
Publication Date:
25 November 2017 (online)
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