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Adverse events in the operating room: definitions, prevalence, and characteristics. A systematic review.

Jung JJ, Elfassy J, Jüni P, et al. Adverse Events in the Operating Room: Definitions, Prevalence, and Characteristics. A Systematic Review. World J Surg. 2019;43(10):2379-2392. doi:10.1007/s00268-019-05048-1.

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October 16, 2019
Jung JJ, Elfassy J, Jüni P, et al. World J Surg. 2019;43(10):2379-2392.
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Jung JJ, Elfassy J, Jüni P, et al. Adverse Events in the Operating Room: Definitions, Prevalence, and Characteristics. A Systematic Review. World J Surg. 2019;43(10):2379-2392. doi:10.1007/s00268-019-05048-1.