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international journal for hemoglobin research
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PULMONARY THROMBOEMBOLISM IN β-THALASSEMIA INTERMEDIA: ARE WE AWARE OF THIS COMPLICATION?

Ali Taher Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Box 113-6044, Beirut, 1107 2802, Lebanon
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Yasser Abou-Mourad Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Box 113-6044, Beirut, 1107 2802, Lebanon
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Antoine Abchee Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Beirut, 1107 2802, Lebanon
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Pierre Zalouaa Chronic Care Center, Hazmieh, 2902 6724, Lebanon
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Ali Shamseddine Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Box 113-6044, Beirut, 1107 2802, Lebanon
Pages 107-112 | Received 12 Sep 2001, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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