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Thromb Haemost 2012; 108(02): 213-216
DOI: 10.1160/TH12-04-0217
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Pro: “Bridging anticoagulation is needed during warfarin interruption in patients who require elective surgery”

Alex C. Spyropoulos
1   Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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Received: 02 April 2012

Accepted after major revision: 16 May 2012

Publication Date:
25 November 2017 (online)

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