Is routine scanning for deep-vein thrombosis necessary following endovenous laser ablation and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy? A statistical perspective in Australian Phlebology practice
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Is routine scanning for deep-vein thrombosis necessary following endovenous laser ablation and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy? A statistical perspective in Australian Phlebology practice
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