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Comparative Study
. 2002 Jan 5;324(7328):3-4.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.324.7328.3.

Comparing percutaneous tracheostomy with open surgical tracheostomy

Irawan Susanto
Comparative Study

Comparing percutaneous tracheostomy with open surgical tracheostomy

Irawan Susanto. BMJ. .
No abstract available

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