The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 196, Issue 3 , Pages 323-325 , September 2008

Commentary on Itani's Presidential Address

  • Kirby I. Bland, M.D.

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Received 2 July 2008 ,Revised 3 July 2008

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.07.001

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 196, Issue 3 , Pages 323-325 , September 2008

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