Variation in postoperative complication rates after high-risk surgery in the United States
Authors:
- Peter J PronovostPPPeter J Pronovost
- John A CowanJCJohn A Cowan
- Pamela A LipsettPLPamela A Lipsett
- James C StanleyJSJames C Stanley
- Gilbert R UpchurchGUGilbert R Upchurch
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