The Journal of Urology
Volume 153, Issue 6 , Pages 1763-1774 , June 1995

Pathogenesis and Prophylaxis of Postoperative Thromboembolic Disease in Urological Pelvic Surgery

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The Journal of Urology
Volume 153, Issue 6 , Pages 1763-1774 , June 1995

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