Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 160-164 , September 2010

Perioperative Fluid Management

  • Sophie E. Noblett, MD, FRCS
  • ,
  • Alan F. Horgan, MD, FRCS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Alan F. Horgan, MD, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

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doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2010.05.007

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 160-164 , September 2010