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Causes of brain injury during orthopedic surgery

Les causes de lésion cérébrale pendant la chirurgie orthopédique

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Byrick, R.J. Causes of brain injury during orthopedic surgery. Can J Anesth 51, 867–870 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03018881

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