Comparison of C-Reactive Protein and White Blood Cell Count as Predictors of Infectious Complications after Colorectal Surgery: A Single-Center Experience
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Comparison of C-Reactive Protein and White Blood Cell Count as Predictors of Infectious Complications after Colorectal Surgery: A Single-Center Experience
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