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Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Anthony J. Senagore MD, Executive Adviser

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Gale encyclopedia of surgery : a guide for patients and caregivers / Anthony J. Senagore, [editor].

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7876-7721-3 (set : hc) — ISBN 0-7876-7722-1 (v. 1) — ISBN 0-7876-7723-X (v. 2) — ISBN 0-7876-9123-2 (v. 3) Surgery—Encyclopedias. 2. Surgery—Popular works. I. Senagore, Anthony J., 1958-

RD17.G34 2003

617'.91'003—dc22 2003015742

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