Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 180-183 , September 2010

Incorporating Enhanced Care Pathways into Colorectal Practice

  • Sharon L. Stein, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Sharon Stein, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals, Case Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Lks 5047, Cleveland, OH 44106

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PII: S1043-1489(10)00049-7

doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2010.05.011

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 180-183 , September 2010

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