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. 2024 Nov 1;67(11):1368-1382.
doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000003450. Epub 2024 Jul 31.

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for Preventing Surgical Site Infection

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The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for Preventing Surgical Site Infection

Benjamin D Shogan et al. Dis Colon Rectum. .
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