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Thromb Haemost 2006; 96(05): 694-696
DOI: 10.1160/TH06-08-0452
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Extrinsic venous compression: A sufficient explanation for venous thromboembolism due to massive fibroids?

Sarah Barsam
1   Departments of Haematological Medicine, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
,
Catherine Bagot
1   Departments of Haematological Medicine, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
,
Raj Patel
1   Departments of Haematological Medicine, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
,
Paul S. Sidhu
2   Radiology, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
,
Anthony Davies
3   Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
,
Roopen Arya
1   Departments of Haematological Medicine, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
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Received 18 August 2006

Accepted after revision 30 August 2006

Publication Date:
01 December 2017 (online)

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