Rebuttal: Meta-analysis of the relationship of factor V Leiden and intrauterine growth restriction – based on solid evidence?

Pelle G. Lindqvist; Juan Merlo

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1614316

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2005; 94(01): 230-231
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614316

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Rebuttal: Meta-analysis of the relationship of factor V Leiden and intrauterine growth restriction – based on solid evidence?

Pelle G. Lindqvist

¹Department of Clinical Medicine, Malmö University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden

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Juan Merlo

¹Department of Clinical Medicine, Malmö University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden

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