Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 23, Issue 6 , Pages 761-765 , December 2009

The Role of the Anesthesiologist in Thoracic Surgery: We Can Make A Difference!

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doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2009.08.009

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 23, Issue 6 , Pages 761-765 , December 2009

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