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Surgical Challenges associated with the use of Illicit Street Drugs

Charles E Lucas

Citation Information : Lucas CE. Surgical Challenges associated with the use of Illicit Street Drugs. Panam J Trauma Crit Care Emerg Surg 2014; 3 (3):114-123.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10030-1102

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Published Online: 01-12-2014

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