The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 195, Issue 4 , Pages 463-466 , April 2008

Is ductal evaluation always necessary before or during surgery for biliary pancreatitis?

Received 23 February 2007 ,Revised 5 April 2007

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.04.017

The American Journal of Surgery
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