Peritonitis – the Western experience
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چکیده
Peritonitis is a common surgical emergency. This manuscript will provide an overview of recent developments in the management of peritonitis in the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the emergence of new treatments and their impact of outcomes.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- World Journal of Emergency Surgery
دوره 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006