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Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 6, 1971 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Wound Infection Prophylaxis with Topical Ampicillin (PentrexylR) in Gastric Surgery

P. Madsen Surgical Dept. A (Gastroenterology), Bispebjerg Hospital, DK-2400 Copenhagen, Denmark
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F. Rasmussen Surgical Dept. A (Gastroenterology), Bispebjerg Hospital, DK-2400 Copenhagen, Denmark
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O. Hart Hansen Surgical Dept. A (Gastroenterology), Bispebjerg Hospital, DK-2400 Copenhagen, Denmark
Pages 237-240 | Received 23 Jun 1970, Accepted 20 Oct 1970, Published online: 25 Feb 2010

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