Abstract:
:Surgical procedures on the spine have become increasingly complex and require careful preparation and astute assessment of the patient. When the details of good patient care are attended to by a knowledgeable and well-coordinated surgical team, spinal surgery should have a successful outcome.
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AORN Jjournal_title
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Insinger J,Bailes BKdoi
10.1016/s0001-2092(07)68438-5subject
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1993-09-01 00:00:00pages
511-5, 518-9, 522-6; quiz 528-32issue
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0001-2092issn
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