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Deep vein thrombosis: how long will it remain?

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The authors thank Mr. Rhuhei Kanda and Ms. Yuka Nakamichi for their skilled technical assistance.

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Asakura, Y., Tsuchiya, H., Nieda, Y. et al. Deep vein thrombosis: how long will it remain?. J Anesth 24, 490–491 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-010-0910-9

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