The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 187, Issue 1 , Pages 14-19 , January 2004

Carotid endarterectomy utilization and mortality in 10 states

  • Shadi S Saleh, Ph.D. M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior, School of Public Health, State University of New York, University of Albany, One University Place, Rensselaer, NY 12144, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1-518-402-0333; fax: +1-518-402-0414.
    • ,
  • Edward L Hannan, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior, School of Public Health, State University of New York, University of Albany, One University Place, Rensselaer, NY 12144, USA

Received 2 January 2003 ,Revised 9 April 2003

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PII: S0002-9610(03)00442-2

doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.04.005

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 187, Issue 1 , Pages 14-19 , January 2004

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