The Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage: A Brief Review of the Current Literature and an Analysis of Its use and Teaching in Canada
Colin A Clarkson, Darrell Boone
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Clarkson CA, Boone D. The Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage: A Brief Review of the Current Literature and an Analysis of Its use and Teaching in Canada. Panam J Trauma Crit Care Emerg Surg 2012; 1 (3):150-153.
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