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Comment
. 2004 Apr;57(4):448.
doi: 10.1136/jcp.2003.012633.

The impact of the organ retention controversy on the practice of hospital necropsy: a four year audit

D McGuone, E W Kay
Comment

The impact of the organ retention controversy on the practice of hospital necropsy: a four year audit

D McGuone et al. J Clin Pathol. 2004 Apr.
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