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Occult lymph node metastases in neck level V in papillary thyroid carcinoma • ORIGINAL COMM In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 12 November 2009 Young Chang Lim, Eun Chang Choi, Yeo-Hoon Yoon, Bon Seok Koo Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.002 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (139 KB)
Amyand's hernia in the children: A single center experience • SOR In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 12 November 2009 Levent Cankorkmaz, Hatice Ozer, Cengiz Guney, Mehmet H. Atalar, Mehmet S. Arslan, Gokhan Koyluoglu Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.038 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (65 KB)
Fast-track surgery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: Is it feasible in a general surgery unit? • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 06 November 2009 Marco Scatizzi, Katrin C. Kröning, Vieri Boddi, Marco De Prizio, Francesco Feroci Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.035 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (286 KB)
Systemic Th17-like cytokine pattern in gangrenous appendicitis but not in phlegmonous appendicitis • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 06 November 2009 Marie Rubér, Manne Andersson, B. Fredrik Petersson, Gunnar Olaison, Roland E. Andersson, Christina Ekerfelt Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.039 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (242 KB)
Evaluation of donor vasculobiliary anatomic variations in liver graft procurements • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Yoji Kishi, Hiroshi Imamura, Yasuhiko Sugawara, Keiji Sano, Junichi Kaneko, Norihiro Kokudo, Masatoshi Makuuchi Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.017 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (358 KB)
The impact of environmental noise on robot-assisted laparoscopic surgical performance • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Ka-Chun Siu, Irene H. Suh, Mukul Mukherjee, Dmitry Oleynikov, Nick Stergiou Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.010 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (528 KB)
Outcome after thyroid surgery for metastasis from renal cell cancer • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Andreas Machens, Henning Dralle Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.015 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (136 KB)
Repair using the pectoralis major muscle flap for anastomotic leakage after esophageal reconstruction via the subcutaneous route • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Masaru Morita, Keisuke Ikeda, Masahiko Sugiyama, Hiroshi Saeki, Akinori Egashira, Keiji Yoshinaga, Eiji Oki, Noriaki Sadanaga, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Junichi Fukushima, Yoshihiko Maehara Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.013 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (342 KB)
Impact of lymphovascular invasion in patients with stage I gastric cancer • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Chikara Kunisaki, Hirochika Makino, Jun Kimura, Ryo Takagawa, Takashi Kosaka, Hidetaka A. Ono, Hirotoshi Akiyama, Tadao Fukushima, Yutaka Nagahori, Masazumiu Takahashi Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.012 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (254 KB)
Toward improving uniformity and standardization in the reporting of pancreatic anastomoses: A new classification system by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) • CLRV In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Parul J. Shukla, Savio G. Barreto, Abe Fingerhut, Claudio Bassi, Markus W. Büchler, Christos Dervenis, Dirk Gouma, Jakob R. Izbicki, John Neoptolemos, Robert Padbury, Michael G. Sarr, William Traverso, Charles J. Yeo, Moritz N. Wente Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.003 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (122 KB)
Focused parathyroidectomy guided by intra-operative parathormone monitoring does not miss multiglandular disease in patients with sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism: A 10-year outcome • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ENDOCRINE SURGEONS In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 John I. Lew, George L. Irvin III Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.006 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (303 KB)
Robotic thyroid surgery using a gasless, transaxillary approach and the da Vinci S system: The operative outcomes of 338 consecutive patients • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ENDOCRINE SURGEONS In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Sang-Wook Kang, Seung Chul Lee, So Hee Lee, Kang Young Lee, Jong Ju Jeong, Yong Sang Lee, Kee-Hyun Nam, Hang Seok Chang, Woong Youn Chung, Cheong Soo Park Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.007 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (787 KB)
Prospective, randomized, controlled trial of parathyroidectomy versus observation in patients with “asymptomatic” primary hyperparathyroidism • AAES SOCIETY PAPER In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Nancy D. Perrier, Dave Balachandran, Jeffrey S. Wefel, Camilo Jimenez, Naifa Busaidy, George S. Morris, Wenli Dong, Edward Jackson, Storm Weaver, Swaroop Gantela, Douglas B. Evans, Elizabeth G. Grubbs, Jeffrey E. Lee Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.034 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (158 KB)
Significant parameters for surgery in adult intussusception • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 02 November 2009 Parissa Tabrizian, Scott Q. Nguyen, Alexander Greenstein, Uma Rajhbeharrysingh, Pamela Argiriadi, Meade Barlow, Tiffany E. Chao, Celia M. Divino Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.036 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (233 KB)
Bridge venoplasty: A new technique to simplify venous outflow reconstruction in living donor domino liver transplantation In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 October 2009 Arvinder Soin, Vinay Kumaran, Ravi Mohanka, Naimish Mehta, Neelam Mohan, Samiran Nundy Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.009 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (416 KB)
Erratum • ERRATUM In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 October 2009 Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.09.001 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (22 KB)
Numerous studies have considered opportunity costs of operating time • LETTER TO THE EDITOR In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 October 2009 Ruth E. Wachtel, Franklin Dexter Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.016 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (37 KB)
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the greater omentum • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 October 2009 Pietro Addeo, Giovanni Domenico De Palma, Stefania Masone, Massimo Mascolo, Giovanni Persico Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.10.001 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (543 KB)
Scalpel safety in the operative setting: A systematic review • SURGICAL RESEARCH REVIEW In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 October 2009 Amber M. Watt, Michael Patkin, Michael J. Sinnott, Robert J. Black, Guy J. Maddern Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.001 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (145 KB)
The utility of [11C] dihydrotetrabenazine positron emission tomography scanning in assessing β-cell performance after sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal-jejunal bypass • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 October 2009 William B. Inabnet, Luca Milone, Paul Harris, Evren Durak, Matthew J. Freeby, Leaque Ahmed, Manu Sebastian, Jean-Christophe Lifante, Marc Bessler, Judith Korner Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.005 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (761 KB)
Common femoral artery endarterectomy for occlusive disease: An 8-year single-center prospective study • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 October 2009 Enzo Ballotta, Mario Gruppo, Franco Mazzalai, Giuseppe Da Giau Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.004 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (159 KB)
Letter to the Editor • LETTER TO THE EDITOR In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 October 2009 Banning Gray Lary Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.006 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (30 KB)
Tailored neurectomy for treatment of postherniorrhaphy inguinal neuralgia • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 October 2009 Maarten J. Loos, Marc R. Scheltinga, Rudi M. Roumen Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.008 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (229 KB)
Reply: Arterial steal in brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula: Could it be prevented? • LETTER TO THE EDITOR In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 12 October 2009 Vasilios Papanikolaou, Dionisios Vrochides, Dimitrios Takoudas Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.08.003 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (39 KB)
Long-term follow-up of patients with incidentally discovered pancreatic cystic neoplasms evaluated by endoscopic ultrasound • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Nonthalee Pausawasdi, David Heidt, Richard Kwon, Diane Simeone, James Scheiman Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.05.014 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (257 KB)
Clinical value of additional resection of a margin-positive proximal bile duct in hilar cholangiocarcinoma • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Yuji Shingu, Tomoki Ebata, Hideki Nishio, Tsuyoshi Igami, Yoshie Shimoyama, Masato Nagino Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.030 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (539 KB)
Postoperative intra-abdominal infection increases angiogenesis and tumor recurrence after surgical excision of colon cancer in mice • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Bernhard Bohle, Miguel Pera, Marta Pascual, Sandra Alonso, Xavier Mayol, Margarita Salvado, Jan Schmidt, Luis Grande Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.035 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (223 KB)
Diagnosis of gastrointestinal anastomotic dehiscence after hospital discharge: Impact on patient management and outcome • CLINICAL REVIEW In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Dana A. Telem, Malini Sur, Parissa Tabrizian, Tiffany E. Chao, Scott Q. Nguyen, Edward H. Chin, Celia M. Divino Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.034 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (88 KB)
Surgical research publication in a selection of research and surgical speciality journals • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Arthur J. Donovan, Ronald K. Tompkins Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.07.005 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (99 KB)
Gastric volvulus as a complication in the recipients after adult living donor liver transplantation • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Yasumasa Shirouzu, Koichi Sakurai, Katsuhiro Asonuma, Yukihiro Inomata Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.07.007 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (553 KB)
Response to “Cancer care in the pediatric surgical patient: A paradigm to abolish volume-outcome disparities in surgery” • LETTER TO THE EDITOR In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Elvira C. van Dalen, Renée L. Mulder, Huib N. Caron, Leontien C.M. Kremer Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.07.006 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (47 KB)
A name, a name, what's in a name? • MOMENTS IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 James Patrick O'Leary Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.07.008 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (42 KB)
Contribution of biologically derived nanoparticles to disease • SURGICAL RESEARCH REVIEW In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Maria K. Schwartz, John C. Lieske, Virginia M. Miller Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.07.009 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (530 KB)
Decreased collagen and increased matrix metalloproteinase-13 in experimental abdominal aortic aneurysms in males compared with females • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 September 2009 Brenda S. Cho, Karen J. Roelofs, John W. Ford, Peter K. Henke, Gilbert R. Upchurch Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.047 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (5707 KB)
Dual hepatic artery reconstruction in living donor liver transplantation using a left hepatic graft with 2 hepatic arterial stumps • SURGICAL TECHNIQUE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 September 2009 Hideaki Uchiyama, Noboru Harada, Kensaku Sanefuji, Hiroto Kayashima, Akinobu Taketomi, Yuji Soejima, Toru Ikegami, Mitsuo Shimada, Yoshihiko Maehara Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.028 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (330 KB)
Prognostic impact of the width of subserosal invasion in gastric cancer invading the subserosal layer In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 September 2009 Koji Soga, Daisuke Ichikawa, Satoru Yasukawa, Takeshi Kubota, Shojiro Kikuchi, Hitoshi Fujiwara, Kazuma Okamoto, Toshiya Ochiai, Chohei Sakakura, Yukihito Kokuba, Akio Yanagisawa, Eigo Otsuji Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.032 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (450 KB)
Pneumatosis intestinalis and pneumoperitoneum during treatment by paclitaxel • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 September 2009 Séverine Guiu, Pablo Ortega-Deballon, Boris Guiu Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.07.010 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (118 KB)
Technique of esophagojejunostomy using transoral placement of the pretilted anvil head after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer • ⊓⊓⊓ In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 September 2009 Shinichi Sakuramoto, Shiro Kikuchi, Nobue Futawatari, Hiromitsu Moriya, Natsuya Katada, Keishi Yamashita, Masahiko Watanabe Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.016 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1316 KB)
To plug or not to plug: A cost-effectiveness analysis for complex anal fistula • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 September 2009 Michel Adamina, Jeffrey S. Hoch, Marcus J. Burnstein Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.05.018 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (97 KB)
Spatiotemporal progression of localized bacterial peritonitis before and after open abdomen lavage monitored by in vivo bioluminescent imaging • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 September 2009 Prashant K. Sharma, Eefje Engels, Wim Van Oeveren, Rutger J. Ploeg, C. van Henny der Mei, Henk J. Busscher, Gooitzen M. Van Dam, Gerhard Rakhorst Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.05.016 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1243 KB)
Cardiac metastasis from malignant pancreatic somatostatinoma • LETTER TO THE EDITORS In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 September 2009 Paolo Stassano, Giuseppe De Luca, Anna Lerro, Vito Mannacio, Paolo Pepino Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.01.026 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (235 KB)
Two-surgeon technique of parenchymal transection contributes to reduced transfusion rate in patients undergoing major hepatectomy: Analysis of 1,557 consecutive liver resections • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 September 2009 Martin Palavecino, Yoji Kishi, Yun S. Chun, David L. Brown, Vijaya N.R. Gottumukkala, Benjamin Lichtiger, Steven A. Curley, Eddie K. Abdalla, Jean-Nicolas Vauthey Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.027 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (170 KB)
An approach to the use of state crash and fatality registries • CLINICAL REVIEW In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 September 2009 Darwin Ang Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.029 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (220 KB)
Normalization of diabetic wound healing • CLINICAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 25 August 2009 Kellie N. Francis-Goforth, Alden H. Harken, Julie D. Saba Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.04.038 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (99 KB)
Middle pancreatectomy: Safety and long-term results • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 17 August 2009 Toshio Shikano, Akimasa Nakao, Yasuhiro Kodera, Suguru Yamada, Tsutomu Fujii, Hiroyuki Sugimoto, Naohito Kanazumi, Shuji Nomoto, Shin Takeda Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.04.036 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (200 KB)
Ocular melanoma metastatic to the pancreas after a 28-year disease-free interval • CASE REPORT In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 July 2009 Parsia A. Vagefi, Lars Stangenberg, Gregor Krings, David G. Forcione, Jennifer A. Wargo Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.013 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (2287 KB)
Spontaneous intramural duodenal hematoma complicating acute pancreatitis • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 July 2009 Naoto Fukunaga, Masashi Ishikawa, Yoko Yamamura, Toshihiro Ichimori, Akihiro Sakata Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.06.014 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (136 KB)
Temporary intravascular shunting improves survival in a hypothermic traumatic shock swine model with superior mesenteric artery injuries • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 July 2009 Weiwei Ding, Xingjiang Wu, Jose L. Pascual, Kun Zhao, Wu Ji, Ning Li, Jieshou Li Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.05.015 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (700 KB)
Celiac axis resection for extragastrointestinal stromal tumor • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 27 July 2009 Andrei Cocieru, Kilak Kesha, Hani El-Fanek, Pierre F. Saldinger Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.05.017 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (433 KB)
Unique features of esophagogastric junction pressure topography in hiatus hernia patients with dysphagia • ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 21 July 2009 John E. Pandolfino, Monika A. Kwiatek, Kim Ho, John R. Scherer, Peter J. Kahrilas Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.05.011 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (382 KB)
Technique of right hemihepatectomy preserving ventral right anterior section guided by area of hepatic venous drainage • CLINICAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 13 July 2009 Kuniya Tanaka, Chizuru Matsumoto, Hideki Takakura, Kenichi Matsuo, Yasuhiko Nagano, Itaru Endo, Shinji Togo, Hiroshi Shimada, Holger Bourquain, Heinz O. Peitgen Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.04.020 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (388 KB)
Carcinoma erysipeloides in breast cancer • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 June 2009 Marieke G. Reinders, Maarten H. Vermeer Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.04.014 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (181 KB)
Identification of traumatic, right-sided diaphragm rupture in a patient with newly diagnosed situs inversus • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 10 June 2009 A. Britton Christmas, Brittany N. Knick, Amirreza T. Motameni, William S. Miles Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.03.025 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (385 KB)
Pancreatic–pleural fistula is best managed by early operative intervention • CLINICAL REVIEW In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 10 June 2009 Jonathan C. King, Howard A. Reber, Sharon Shiraga, O. Joe Hines Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.03.024 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (181 KB)
Pseudo-aneurysm of the cystic artery: A life-threatening cause of hemobilia after cholecystectomy • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 May 2009 Olivier Facy, Cedric Angot, Simon Fortier, Boris Guiu, Denis Krause, Pablo Ortega-Deballon Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.03.015 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (127 KB)
Gastric perforation from potential primary digestive aspergillosis In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 11 May 2009 Christophe Trésallet, Marie Seman, Catherine Hoang, Fabrice Menegaux Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.02.010 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (224 KB)
Giant colonic lipoma In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 04 May 2009 Andreas M. Kaiser Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2008.12.016 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (147 KB)
Chronic recurrent crampy abdominal pain owing to partial intestinal malrotation • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 29 April 2009 Ingrid van den Hoven, Rudi M.H. Roumen Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.01.020 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (92 KB)
Anal leiomyoma • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 29 April 2009 Aras Emre Canda, Sulen Sarioglu, Selman Sokmen Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.02.009 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (204 KB)
Immunoglobulin G4-associated cholangitis • IMAGES IN SURGERY In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 March 2009 Takashi Kobayashi, Masanori Teruya, Seiichirou Shimizu Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.01.001 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (271 KB)
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