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doi: 10.12968/hosp.2004.65.6.13729.
Epidemiology of adhesions: the burden
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Epidemiology of adhesions: the burden
Hosp Med.
2004 Jun.
Abstract
Until recently the epidemiology of adhesion-related disease was unclear and lack of awareness of the clinical impact and extent of the problem has been cited as the greatest impediment to reducing adhesion formation. The clinical consequences and burden of disease are reviewed.
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