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. 2011 Dec 13;183(18):E1278-9.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.111614. Epub 2011 Nov 7.

Risk of venous thromboembolism with oral contraceptives

Susan Solymoss  1
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Risk of venous thromboembolism with oral contraceptives

Susan Solymoss. CMAJ. .
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