Non-randomised patients in a cholecystectomy trial: characteristics, procedures, and outcomes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now considered the first option for gallbladder surgery. However, 20% to 30% of cholecystectomies are completed as open operations often on elderly and fragile patients. The external validity of random...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/6/17 |