Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 227-229 , December 2009

American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines: Advantages and Disadvantages

  • Robert L. Barrack, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Robert L. Barrack, MD, Charles F. and Joanne Knight Distinguished Professor Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, 11300 West Pavilion, Campus Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63110

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doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2009.10.005

Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 227-229 , December 2009

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