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Long term prognosis of patients with acute Renal Failure: Is intensive care worth it?

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Druml, W. Long term prognosis of patients with acute Renal Failure: Is intensive care worth it?. Intensive Care Med 31, 1145–1147 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-005-2682-5

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