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Infections of the Peritoneum Including Pancreas, Mediastinum, Pleura, Wounds, and Urinary Tract

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Sganga, G., Brisinda, G., Maria, G., Castagneto, M. (2005). Infections of the Peritoneum Including Pancreas, Mediastinum, Pleura, Wounds, and Urinary Tract. In: van Saene, H.K.F., De La Cal, M.A., Silvestri, L. (eds) Infection Control in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Springer, Milano . https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0361-X_17

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