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Aspects of military surgery

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-1383(70)80010-9
Aspects of military surgery
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      The need for early surgery of the wounded is now accepted. Principles of wound surgery must be considered in relation to the military situation. This is illustrated by reference to the work of a Field Surgical Team in Borneo.
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      ⋆Based on a lecture delivered at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, on 3 Feb., 1970.

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-1383(70)80010-9

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