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Minor injuries as a risk factor for venous thrombosis.
Archives of internal medicine - 14 Jan 2008
van Stralen Karlijn J, Rosendaal Frits R, Doggen Carine J M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Injuries increase the risk of venous thrombosis. So far, most research has focused on major injuries that are accompanied by other risk factors for venous thrombosis, such as plaster casts and surgery. We studied the association of venous thrombosis with common minor injuries, such as minor sural muscle ruptures and ankle sprains. METHODS: We performed a large, population-based, case-control study...
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