Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 138, Issue 1 , Pages 1-9 , March 2007

The Leadership Dilemma

Received 30 December 2006

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doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2007.01.003

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 138, Issue 1 , Pages 1-9 , March 2007