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Dural sinus thrombosis: a rare but potential deleterious complication of a central venous catheter

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  1. Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany

    W. Schummer & C. Weiller

  2. Klinik für Anasthesiologie and Intensivtherapie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Bachstrasse 18, 07743, Jena, Germany

    C. Schummer

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Schummer, W., Weiller, C. & Schummer, C. Dural sinus thrombosis: a rare but potential deleterious complication of a central venous catheter. Intensive Care Med 27, 618–619 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001340100863

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