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Notes: Many shortcomings

Review

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Notes: Postoperative complications reduced long‐term survival

Review

Authors: T. J. Matthews, M. I. Trochsler, F. H. Bridgewater, G. J. Maddern

Notes: Rare but potentially important anatomical anomaly

Review

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Notes: Increased cancer risk

Original article

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Notes: Endovenous laser ablation most cost‐effective

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Notes: Can be derived from hospital episode statistics

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Notes: An alternative option

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Notes: Rare but real

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Notes: Safe and well tolerated

Original article

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Notes: Type of bariatric procedure influences calcium metabolism

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Notes: Poor prognosis in early gastric cancer

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Notes: Splenectomy improves splanchnic haemodynamics

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Notes: Recurrence increased after mechanical bowel preparation

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Notes: Defines patients at risk of reintervention

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Notes: Favourable outcomes in screening participants

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