The efficacy of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis
โ Scribed by J. H. Scurr; S. Z. Ibrahim; R. G. Faber; Professor L. P. Le Quesne
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1977
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 564 KB
- Volume
- 64
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-1323
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