The Spine Journal
Volume 9, Issue 9 , Pages 715-720 , September 2009

Perioperative outcomes of anterior lumbar surgery in obese versus non-obese patients

Received 1 January 2009 ,Accepted 20 April 2009.

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PII: S1529-9430(09)00204-6

doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2009.04.023

The Spine Journal
Volume 9, Issue 9 , Pages 715-720 , September 2009

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