The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 5 , Pages 596-599 , November 2009

Long-term glucose control and risk of perioperative complications

Received 5 May 2009 ,Revised 24 June 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.07.015

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 5 , Pages 596-599 , November 2009

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