Concepts (272)
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Concepts are listed by decreasing relevance which is based on many factors, including how many publications the person wrote about that topic, how long ago those publications were written, and how many publications other people have written on that same topic.
| Name |
Number of Publications
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Most Recent Publication
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Publications by All Authors
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Concept Score
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Why?
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| Herniorrhaphy | 27 | 2025 | 95 | 5.490 |
Why?
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| Laparoscopy | 45 | 2024 | 791 | 5.160 |
Why?
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| Hernia, Ventral | 8 | 2025 | 31 | 3.900 |
Why?
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| Hernia, Inguinal | 18 | 2024 | 75 | 3.270 |
Why?
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| Incisional Hernia | 7 | 2025 | 20 | 2.750 |
Why?
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| Surgical Mesh | 16 | 2024 | 126 | 2.670 |
Why?
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| Gastroesophageal Reflux | 14 | 2023 | 129 | 1.770 |
Why?
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| Obesity, Morbid | 11 | 2026 | 252 | 1.270 |
Why?
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| Quality of Life | 27 | 2024 | 1895 | 1.270 |
Why?
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| Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic | 7 | 2022 | 52 | 1.230 |
Why?
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| Bariatric Surgery | 9 | 2026 | 216 | 1.190 |
Why?
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| Gastric Bypass | 9 | 2026 | 119 | 1.180 |
Why?
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| Recurrence | 20 | 2025 | 1254 | 1.090 |
Why?
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| Robotic Surgical Procedures | 3 | 2025 | 411 | 1.090 |
Why?
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| Simulation Training | 7 | 2022 | 118 | 1.060 |
Why?
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| Esophageal Achalasia | 8 | 2022 | 61 | 1.050 |
Why?
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| Deglutition Disorders | 7 | 2023 | 126 | 1.020 |
Why?
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| Absorbable Implants | 2 | 2024 | 38 | 0.960 |
Why?
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| Abdominal Muscles | 1 | 2025 | 26 | 0.930 |
Why?
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| Current Procedural Terminology | 1 | 2025 | 17 | 0.900 |
Why?
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| Obesity | 6 | 2025 | 1061 | 0.890 |
Why?
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| Body Mass Index | 7 | 2025 | 850 | 0.890 |
Why?
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| Surgical Wound Infection | 3 | 2025 | 251 | 0.840 |
Why?
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| Physical Examination | 1 | 2025 | 149 | 0.840 |
Why?
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| Preoperative Care | 3 | 2025 | 418 | 0.830 |
Why?
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| Treatment Outcome | 44 | 2026 | 9711 | 0.800 |
Why?
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| Fundoplication | 13 | 2023 | 78 | 0.790 |
Why?
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| Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery | 6 | 2022 | 44 | 0.770 |
Why?
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| Surgeons | 5 | 2022 | 325 | 0.760 |
Why?
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| Retrospective Studies | 46 | 2026 | 10972 | 0.720 |
Why?
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| Postoperative Complications | 14 | 2026 | 2681 | 0.680 |
Why?
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| Middle Aged | 55 | 2026 | 29427 | 0.670 |
Why?
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| Myotomy | 4 | 2022 | 31 | 0.650 |
Why?
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| Hernia, Abdominal | 3 | 2021 | 14 | 0.630 |
Why?
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| Aged | 40 | 2025 | 21758 | 0.610 |
Why?
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| Internship and Residency | 6 | 2022 | 1123 | 0.600 |
Why?
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| Humans | 94 | 2026 | 98076 | 0.580 |
Why?
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| Male | 65 | 2026 | 47075 | 0.570 |
Why?
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| Disposable Equipment | 2 | 2015 | 25 | 0.540 |
Why?
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| Hospital Costs | 3 | 2015 | 117 | 0.540 |
Why?
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| Weight Loss | 8 | 2026 | 245 | 0.530 |
Why?
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| Adult | 41 | 2026 | 29538 | 0.520 |
Why?
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| Female | 61 | 2026 | 51535 | 0.510 |
Why?
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| Tomography, X-Ray Computed | 4 | 2025 | 2666 | 0.510 |
Why?
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| Curriculum | 8 | 2022 | 633 | 0.510 |
Why?
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| Electric Impedance | 9 | 2022 | 118 | 0.500 |
Why?
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| Operating Rooms | 4 | 2022 | 144 | 0.490 |
Why?
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| Pyloromyotomy | 3 | 2021 | 14 | 0.480 |
Why?
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| Hernia, Hiatal | 3 | 2023 | 38 | 0.480 |
Why?
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| Clinical Competence | 11 | 2022 | 865 | 0.440 |
Why?
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| Regional Health Planning | 1 | 2014 | 12 | 0.440 |
Why?
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| General Surgery | 3 | 2020 | 262 | 0.440 |
Why?
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| Esophageal Sphincter, Lower | 6 | 2022 | 32 | 0.430 |
Why?
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| Reoperation | 6 | 2021 | 727 | 0.410 |
Why?
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| Abdominal Wall | 2 | 2025 | 34 | 0.380 |
Why?
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| Venous Thromboembolism | 2 | 2025 | 177 | 0.380 |
Why?
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| Operative Time | 6 | 2024 | 175 | 0.380 |
Why?
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| Esophagoscopy | 6 | 2022 | 91 | 0.350 |
Why?
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| Prospective Studies | 10 | 2025 | 4823 | 0.350 |
Why?
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| Endoscopy | 6 | 2022 | 384 | 0.340 |
Why?
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| Esophageal Motility Disorders | 2 | 2022 | 17 | 0.340 |
Why?
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| Esophagitis, Peptic | 2 | 2022 | 10 | 0.340 |
Why?
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| Barrett Esophagus | 3 | 2018 | 94 | 0.330 |
Why?
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| Aged, 80 and over | 10 | 2025 | 7389 | 0.330 |
Why?
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| Weight Gain | 4 | 2019 | 134 | 0.320 |
Why?
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| Follow-Up Studies | 13 | 2022 | 4025 | 0.310 |
Why?
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| Gastrectomy | 3 | 2026 | 75 | 0.310 |
Why?
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| Esophagogastric Junction | 4 | 2022 | 36 | 0.300 |
Why?
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| Suture Techniques | 3 | 2019 | 140 | 0.290 |
Why?
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| Biocompatible Materials | 3 | 2023 | 204 | 0.280 |
Why?
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| Surgical Stomas | 4 | 2018 | 22 | 0.270 |
Why?
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| Peritoneal Dialysis | 2 | 2017 | 31 | 0.250 |
Why?
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| Catheters, Indwelling | 2 | 2017 | 102 | 0.240 |
Why?
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| Patient Outcome Assessment | 2 | 2019 | 90 | 0.240 |
Why?
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| Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal | 4 | 2022 | 163 | 0.240 |
Why?
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| Stomach | 2 | 2016 | 110 | 0.230 |
Why?
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| Enoxaparin | 1 | 2025 | 27 | 0.230 |
Why?
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| Asymptomatic Diseases | 2 | 2017 | 46 | 0.230 |
Why?
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| Antidepressive Agents | 1 | 2026 | 118 | 0.230 |
Why?
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| Postoperative Hemorrhage | 1 | 2025 | 55 | 0.220 |
Why?
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| Thrombelastography | 1 | 2025 | 48 | 0.220 |
Why?
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| Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures | 2 | 2025 | 309 | 0.210 |
Why?
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| Gastroplasty | 1 | 2024 | 27 | 0.210 |
Why?
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| Duodenum | 1 | 2024 | 112 | 0.210 |
Why?
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| Education, Medical, Graduate | 2 | 2019 | 449 | 0.210 |
Why?
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| Physicians | 2 | 2021 | 685 | 0.200 |
Why?
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| Digestive System Surgical Procedures | 3 | 2014 | 146 | 0.190 |
Why?
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| Peritoneum | 2 | 2020 | 52 | 0.190 |
Why?
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| Kidney Failure, Chronic | 2 | 2017 | 445 | 0.180 |
Why?
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| Hydroxybutyrates | 2 | 2022 | 25 | 0.180 |
Why?
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| Hernia | 3 | 2022 | 21 | 0.180 |
Why?
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| Anticoagulants | 1 | 2025 | 486 | 0.180 |
Why?
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| Foreign Bodies | 1 | 2022 | 61 | 0.170 |
Why?
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| Endoscopy, Digestive System | 1 | 2021 | 73 | 0.170 |
Why?
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| Risk Assessment | 5 | 2025 | 2585 | 0.170 |
Why?
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| Depression | 1 | 2026 | 615 | 0.170 |
Why?
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| Virtual Reality | 1 | 2022 | 40 | 0.170 |
Why?
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| Time Factors | 9 | 2021 | 5567 | 0.170 |
Why?
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| Safety | 1 | 2021 | 138 | 0.170 |
Why?
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| Gastroparesis | 1 | 2021 | 17 | 0.170 |
Why?
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| Computer Simulation | 5 | 2022 | 1147 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Esophagoplasty | 1 | 2020 | 9 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Hospital Charges | 1 | 2020 | 31 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Biological Products | 1 | 2023 | 189 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Heller Myotomy | 1 | 2020 | 8 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Insufflation | 1 | 2020 | 12 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Intraoperative Complications | 1 | 2021 | 194 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Stents | 2 | 2022 | 433 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Cholecystitis | 1 | 2020 | 17 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Cholelithiasis | 1 | 2020 | 36 | 0.160 |
Why?
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| Cholecystectomy | 1 | 2020 | 26 | 0.150 |
Why?
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| Hernia, Umbilical | 1 | 2019 | 13 | 0.150 |
Why?
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| Sutures | 1 | 2019 | 59 | 0.150 |
Why?
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| Teaching | 1 | 2020 | 143 | 0.150 |
Why?
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| Catheterization | 2 | 2017 | 219 | 0.150 |
Why?
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| Databases, Factual | 4 | 2021 | 1094 | 0.150 |
Why?
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| Cost-Benefit Analysis | 3 | 2020 | 523 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Hypoglycemia | 1 | 2019 | 114 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Perception | 1 | 2020 | 187 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Omentum | 2 | 2016 | 69 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Single-Blind Method | 1 | 2019 | 162 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Urinary Catheterization | 1 | 2018 | 40 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Hospitals, University | 2 | 2016 | 192 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Physicians, Primary Care | 1 | 2020 | 108 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Gastrointestinal Diseases | 1 | 2019 | 155 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Jejunostomy | 1 | 2018 | 13 | 0.140 |
Why?
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| Esophagus | 2 | 2020 | 108 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Gastrointestinal Tract | 1 | 2019 | 198 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Common Bile Duct | 1 | 2017 | 19 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Choledocholithiasis | 1 | 2017 | 14 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Chronic Pain | 1 | 2020 | 203 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Gastrostomy | 1 | 2018 | 67 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Length of Stay | 5 | 2024 | 878 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Prostatic Hyperplasia | 1 | 2018 | 104 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Hospitals, High-Volume | 1 | 2017 | 47 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Postoperative Care | 2 | 2020 | 236 | 0.130 |
Why?
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| Dexamethasone | 1 | 2018 | 318 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Patient Safety | 1 | 2019 | 235 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Patient Satisfaction | 3 | 2016 | 511 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Jejunum | 1 | 2016 | 77 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Diagnostic Imaging | 1 | 2020 | 467 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Referral and Consultation | 1 | 2020 | 418 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Rectus Abdominis | 1 | 2016 | 41 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Illinois | 2 | 2015 | 522 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Weight Reduction Programs | 1 | 2016 | 14 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Prostatectomy | 1 | 2019 | 490 | 0.120 |
Why?
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| Appendectomy | 1 | 2015 | 43 | 0.110 |
Why?
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| Gastroenterology | 1 | 2017 | 162 | 0.110 |
Why?
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| Cost Savings | 1 | 2015 | 68 | 0.110 |
Why?
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| Surgical Instruments | 1 | 2015 | 69 | 0.110 |
Why?
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| Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice | 1 | 2020 | 601 | 0.110 |
Why?
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| Attitude of Health Personnel | 1 | 2020 | 685 | 0.110 |
Why?
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| Cohort Studies | 5 | 2021 | 3212 | 0.110 |
Why?
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| Remission, Spontaneous | 1 | 2014 | 45 | 0.100 |
Why?
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| Splenic Diseases | 1 | 2014 | 12 | 0.100 |
Why?
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| Education, Medical, Continuing | 1 | 2015 | 100 | 0.100 |
Why?
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| Gallbladder Diseases | 1 | 2013 | 21 | 0.100 |
Why?
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| Cysts | 1 | 2014 | 100 | 0.100 |
Why?
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| Peptic Ulcer Perforation | 1 | 2012 | 4 | 0.090 |
Why?
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| Muscle, Smooth | 1 | 2013 | 299 | 0.090 |
Why?
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| Quality of Health Care | 1 | 2015 | 391 | 0.090 |
Why?
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| Jejunal Diseases | 1 | 2011 | 9 | 0.090 |
Why?
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| Robotics | 1 | 2014 | 271 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Abscess | 1 | 2011 | 94 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Diverticulum | 1 | 2011 | 45 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Patient-Centered Care | 1 | 2013 | 233 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Swine | 2 | 2022 | 592 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Workload | 1 | 2011 | 130 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Severity of Illness Index | 3 | 2026 | 2013 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Biliary Tract Diseases | 1 | 2010 | 36 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Pain | 2 | 2023 | 416 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Ostomy | 1 | 2010 | 15 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Fellowships and Scholarships | 1 | 2011 | 164 | 0.080 |
Why?
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| Laparotomy | 2 | 2019 | 64 | 0.070 |
Why?
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| Surveys and Questionnaires | 4 | 2021 | 3021 | 0.070 |
Why?
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| Incidence | 4 | 2017 | 1779 | 0.070 |
Why?
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| Esophageal Neoplasms | 3 | 2018 | 353 | 0.070 |
Why?
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| Academic Medical Centers | 1 | 2011 | 413 | 0.070 |
Why?
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| Patient Reported Outcome Measures | 2 | 2022 | 336 | 0.070 |
Why?
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| Pain Measurement | 2 | 2020 | 401 | 0.070 |
Why?
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| Surgical Procedures, Operative | 1 | 2010 | 224 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Disease Progression | 3 | 2018 | 1610 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Hemothorax | 1 | 2006 | 11 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Activities of Daily Living | 2 | 2020 | 214 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Thyroidectomy | 1 | 2007 | 181 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Chicago | 1 | 2011 | 1513 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Recovery of Function | 2 | 2019 | 370 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Carcinoma, Papillary | 1 | 2007 | 165 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Program Evaluation | 2 | 2019 | 346 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Preoperative Period | 1 | 2026 | 102 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products | 1 | 2025 | 31 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Healthcare Disparities | 1 | 2011 | 539 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| von Willebrand Factor | 1 | 2025 | 43 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 | 1 | 2025 | 46 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Kaplan-Meier Estimate | 2 | 2019 | 903 | 0.060 |
Why?
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| Proportional Hazards Models | 2 | 2019 | 922 | 0.050 |
Why?
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| Prognosis | 3 | 2020 | 4116 | 0.050 |
Why?
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| Adenocarcinoma | 3 | 2018 | 1211 | 0.050 |
Why?
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| C-Reactive Protein | 1 | 2025 | 208 | 0.050 |
Why?
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| Thyroid Neoplasms | 1 | 2007 | 469 | 0.050 |
Why?
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| Manometry | 1 | 2022 | 43 | 0.050 |
Why?
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| Multivariate Analysis | 2 | 2019 | 1009 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Vitamin D | 2 | 2015 | 286 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Bile Ducts | 1 | 2021 | 62 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Patient Readmission | 2 | 2016 | 424 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Pylorus | 1 | 2021 | 15 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Gastric Emptying | 1 | 2021 | 26 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| User-Computer Interface | 1 | 2022 | 194 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Comorbidity | 1 | 2024 | 1032 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| United States | 4 | 2017 | 8196 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Young Adult | 4 | 2014 | 7507 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage | 1 | 2022 | 244 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Symptom Assessment | 1 | 2020 | 78 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Age Factors | 2 | 2015 | 1962 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Dumping Syndrome | 1 | 2019 | 5 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Urinary Bladder | 1 | 2022 | 261 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Wound Closure Techniques | 1 | 2019 | 15 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Device Removal | 1 | 2021 | 170 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Health Care Surveys | 1 | 2020 | 282 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Elective Surgical Procedures | 1 | 2021 | 171 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Self Concept | 1 | 2019 | 139 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Urinary Retention | 1 | 2018 | 43 | 0.040 |
Why?
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| Biomarkers | 1 | 2025 | 2020 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Disease Management | 1 | 2020 | 377 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Visual Analog Scale | 1 | 2017 | 18 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Quality Improvement | 1 | 2021 | 520 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Patient Discharge | 1 | 2020 | 381 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Dilatation, Pathologic | 1 | 2016 | 47 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Equipment Safety | 1 | 2016 | 29 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Infant, Newborn | 1 | 2022 | 2529 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Glucocorticoids | 1 | 2018 | 370 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Equipment Failure | 1 | 2016 | 119 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Primary Health Care | 1 | 2020 | 395 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Health Status Indicators | 1 | 2016 | 99 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Models, Economic | 1 | 2015 | 62 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Neoplasm Recurrence, Local | 1 | 2022 | 1535 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Caloric Restriction | 1 | 2015 | 13 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Cost Control | 1 | 2015 | 44 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Postoperative Period | 1 | 2016 | 321 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Video Recording | 1 | 2016 | 218 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Retreatment | 1 | 2015 | 107 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Proton Pump Inhibitors | 1 | 2015 | 34 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Directive Counseling | 1 | 2015 | 34 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors | 1 | 2015 | 98 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous | 1 | 2014 | 8 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Hospitalization | 1 | 2020 | 991 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Health Status | 1 | 2016 | 385 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Mucous Membrane | 1 | 2014 | 82 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Prosthesis Design | 1 | 2015 | 308 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Subcutaneous Emphysema | 1 | 2013 | 8 | 0.030 |
Why?
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| Bone Density Conservation Agents | 1 | 2014 | 53 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Watchful Waiting | 1 | 2014 | 73 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Risk Factors | 2 | 2015 | 6232 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Blood Loss, Surgical | 1 | 2014 | 140 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Drainage | 1 | 2014 | 176 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Mouth | 1 | 2013 | 53 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Animals | 2 | 2022 | 28894 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Cell Transformation, Neoplastic | 1 | 2015 | 461 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Feasibility Studies | 1 | 2014 | 801 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Diverticulitis | 1 | 2011 | 9 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Exercise | 1 | 2015 | 380 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Logistic Models | 1 | 2015 | 1275 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Sex Factors | 1 | 2014 | 1138 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Abdominal Pain | 1 | 2011 | 148 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Adolescent | 2 | 2014 | 10079 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Algorithms | 1 | 2018 | 2002 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Thoracostomy | 1 | 2006 | 10 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Pneumothorax | 1 | 2006 | 51 | 0.020 |
Why?
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| Guideline Adherence | 1 | 2007 | 250 | 0.010 |
Why?
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| Wounds, Nonpenetrating | 1 | 2006 | 119 | 0.010 |
Why?
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| Child | 1 | 2014 | 7681 | 0.010 |
Why?
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| Registries | 1 | 2007 | 1122 | 0.010 |
Why?
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