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Predictive Value of Procalcitonin for the Diagnosis of Bowel Strangulation

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  1. 2nd Surgical Clinic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

    B. Papaziogas, G. Anthimidis, I. Koutelidakis, S. Atmatzidis & K. Atmatzidis

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Papaziogas, B., Anthimidis, G., Koutelidakis, I. et al. Predictive Value of Procalcitonin for the Diagnosis of Bowel Strangulation. World J Surg 32, 1566–1567 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-008-9498-8

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