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Indications and Outcomes of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Insertion in a Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila, Philippines: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Ma. Krizia Camille Yap-Uy, MD | Lester Uy, MD | Ramayana Diaz-Garcia, MD
St. Luke’s Medical Center-Quezon City


Correspondence:
Ma. Krizia Camille Yap, MD
E-mail: krizyap@gmail.com

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