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A case for improving measurement of intraoperative iatrogenic injuries.

Paruch JL, Ko CY, Bilimoria KY. A case for improving measurement of intraoperative iatrogenic injuries. JAMA Surg. 2014;149(9):887-8. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2013.5237.

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April 13, 2016
Paruch JL, Ko CY, Bilimoria KY. JAMA Surg. 2014;149(9):887-8.
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Paruch JL, Ko CY, Bilimoria KY. A case for improving measurement of intraoperative iatrogenic injuries. JAMA Surg. 2014;149(9):887-8. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2013.5237.