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    B. Lui, P. Ho & H. Y. Lim

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    B. Lui, P. Ho & H. Y. Lim

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Lui, B., Ho, P. & Lim, H.Y. Superficial venous thrombosis: is it as benign as we think?. J Thromb Thrombolysis 50, 416–420 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11239-020-02059-x

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