The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 120, Issue 10, Supplement 2 , Pages S13-S17 , October 2007

Inferior Vena Cava Filters in the Management of Venous Thromboembolism

  • Mark A. Crowther, MD, MSc

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Mark A. Crowther, MD, MSc, St Joseph’s Hospital, Room L208, 50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4A6, Canada.

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PII: S0002-9343(07)00667-5

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.07.015

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 120, Issue 10, Supplement 2 , Pages S13-S17 , October 2007

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