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Thromb Haemost 2004; 91(01): 205-207
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614260
Letters to the Editor
Schattauer GmbH

Integrating complete lower limb venous ultrasound into diagnostic strategies for pulmonary embolism: a cost-effectiveness analysis

Antoine Elias
,
Laurent Molinier
,
Eric Bauvin
,
Marie Elias
,
Gérard Duru
,
Cyrille Colin
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Received 09 May 2003

Accepted after resubmission 26 September 2003

Publication Date:
09 December 2017 (online)

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