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Standards for the use of animals in surgical research

  1. P. E. Watkins

Article first published online: 1 MAR 2013

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9091

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British Journal of Surgery

British Journal of Surgery

Volume 100, Issue 5, pages 580–581, April 2013

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Watkins, P. E. (2013), Standards for the use of animals in surgical research. Br J Surg, 100: 580–581. doi: 10.1002/bjs.9091

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  1. Sandford, UK

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  1. Issue published online: 1 MAR 2013
  2. Article first published online: 1 MAR 2013
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 7 JAN 2013

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