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The Value of History-Taking, Physical Examination, and Computer Assistance in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Patients More Than 50 Years Old

M. Eskelinen Dept. of Surgery, University Hospital Kuopio, Savonlinna, Finland
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J. Ikonen Dept. of Surgery, University Hospital Kuopio, Savonlinna, Finland
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P. Lipponen Dept. of Surgery, University Hospital Kuopio, Savonlinna, Finland; Dept. of Surgery, Savonlinna Central Hospital, Savonlinna, Finland
Pages 349-355 | Received 12 Apr 1994, Accepted 18 Jul 1994, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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