Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Page 64 , March 2007

CT scan and appendicitis: inadequate population

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PII: S1931-7204(07)00058-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2006.12.006

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Page 64 , March 2007

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