Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 153, Issue 2 , Pages 195-200 , 15 May 2009

Hospital Differences in Short-Term Outcomes for Uncomplicated Pediatric Patients With Gallbladder Disease

  • Howard C. Jen, M.D.
    • ,
  • Stephen B. Shew, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationTo whom correspondence and reprint requests should be addressed at Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, P.O. Box 957098, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7098

Received 8 January 2008

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PII: S0022-4804(08)00235-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2008.03.031

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 153, Issue 2 , Pages 195-200 , 15 May 2009

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