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Original Article

Levels of Leukocyte Proteases in Plasma and Peritoneal Exudate in Severe, Acute Pancreatitis

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Pages 371-375 | Received 23 Sep 1992, Accepted 26 Aug 1993, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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