J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2011 Apr;46(2):95-98.

Guideline for the Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Hip Surgery Patients

• Park YS

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Hip
Humans
Venous Thromboembolism

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