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Vol. 86. Issue 6.
Pages 329-330 (November 2009)
Vol. 86. Issue 6.
Pages 329-330 (November 2009)
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Improving safety in the operating room reduces hospital mortality
Mejorar la seguridad en el quirófano reduce la mortalidad hospitalaria
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