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Thromb Haemost 2007; 98(06): 1155-1156
DOI: 10.1160/TH07-10-0633
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The problem of risk assessment and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy

Alexander Krafft
1   Clinic of Obstetrics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Received 26 October 2007

Accepted 31 October 2007

Publication Date:
30 November 2017 (online)

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