Superior Vena Caval Thrombosis in Haemodialysis patient: A Case Report and Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment

Year 2011, Volume: 8 Issue: 4, 352 - 356, 01.12.2011

Alaa Sabry

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Superior Vena Caval Thrombosis in Haemodialysis patient: A Case Report and Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment

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