The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 6 , Pages 733-735 , December 2009

Presidential address: widening the circle of compassion

  • Maria Allo, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Received 6 July 2009 ,Revised 17 August 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.08.012

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 6 , Pages 733-735 , December 2009