Knee-length graduated compression stockings for thromboprophylaxis in air travellers: A meta-analysis

International Journal of Angiology

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 119-123

  Sajid, Muhammad Shafique ^a   Desai, Mittal ^a   Morris, Richard ^b   Hamilton, George ^a  

^a ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Air travelers; Compression stockings; DVT; Long haul flight; Thromboprophylaxis

Indexed keywords

EID: 80052890131     PISSN: 10611711     EISSN: 16155939     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1278293     Document Type: Review

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