Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5713206 | The Spine Journal | 2016 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
Our novel findings indicate that patients with chronic liver disease may be at elevated risk of posttreatment morbidity and mortality following cervical spine trauma. Medical comanagement in the acute period following injury and optimization before surgery may diminish the potential for adverse events.
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Authors
Jason T. MD, Hai V. MD, Dana A. BA, Christopher M. MD, Mitchel B. MD, James D. MD, Andrew J. MD, MSc,