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Diverticulitis in young versus elderly patients: a meta-analysis

Bryan JM van de WallDepartment of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jolien A. PoerinkDepartment of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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Werner A. DraaismaDepartment of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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Johannes B. ReitsmaJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Esther CJ ConstenDepartment of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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Ivo AMJ BroedersDepartment of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Pages 643-651 | Received 31 Jul 2012, Accepted 03 Dec 2012, Published online: 21 Jan 2013

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