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Mark Ferguson to Middle Aged

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  1. The risk analysis index is an independent predictor of outcomes after lung cancer resection. PLoS One. 2024; 19(5):e0303281.
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    Score: 0.054
  2. Outpatient Thoracoscopic Mediastinal Biopsy: A Safe and Cost-Effective Approach. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 11; 110(5):1726-1729.
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    Score: 0.041
  3. Gender Bias Affects Assessment of Frailty and Recommendations for Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 03; 109(3):938-944.
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    Score: 0.039
  4. Do Estimates of Treatment Risk Based on Clinical Vignettes Differ by Physician Gender? Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 12; 106(6):1868-1872.
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    Score: 0.036
  5. Does Race Influence Risk Assessment and Recommendations for Lung Resection? A Randomized Trial. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 10; 106(4):1013-1017.
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    Score: 0.036
  6. The Influence of Physician and Patient Gender on Risk Assessment for Lung Cancer Resection. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jul; 104(1):284-289.
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    Score: 0.033
  7. Screening for Frailty in Thoracic Surgical Patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar; 103(3):956-961.
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    Score: 0.032
  8. Spontaneous esophageal perforation (Boerhaave syndrome) successfully treated with an over-the-scope clip and fully covered metal stent. Gastrointest Endosc. 2016 Mar; 83(3):650.
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    Score: 0.030
  9. Lung function predicts pulmonary complications regardless of the surgical approach. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 May; 99(5):1761-7.
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    Score: 0.029
  10. The impact of perceived frailty on surgeons' estimates of surgical risk. Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Jul; 98(1):210-6.
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    Score: 0.027
  11. Prediction of major cardiovascular events after lung resection using a modified scoring system. Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Apr; 97(4):1135-40.
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    Score: 0.026
  12. Association of body mass index and outcomes after major lung resection. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2014 Apr; 45(4):e94-9; discussion e99.
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    Score: 0.026
  13. Competence versus mastery: the time course for developing proficiency in video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Apr; 147(4):1150-4.
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    Score: 0.026
  14. Predicted postoperative lung function is associated with all-cause long-term mortality after major lung resection for cancer. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2014 Apr; 45(4):660-4.
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    Score: 0.026
  15. Can we predict morbidity and mortality before an operation? Thorac Surg Clin. 2013 Aug; 23(3):287-99.
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    Score: 0.025
  16. Validation of a modified scoring system for cardiovascular risk associated with major lung resection. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012 Mar; 41(3):598-602.
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    Score: 0.023
  17. Assessment of a scoring system for predicting complications after esophagectomy. Dis Esophagus. 2011 Sep; 24(7):510-5.
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    Score: 0.022
  18. Thoracic surgery in the elderly. Foreword. Thorac Surg Clin. 2009 Aug; 19(3):ix-x.
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    Score: 0.019
  19. Quality of life and mood in older patients after major lung resection. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Apr; 87(4):1007-12; discussion 1012-3.
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    Score: 0.019
  20. Modeling major lung resection outcomes using classification trees and multiple imputation techniques. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008 Nov; 34(5):1085-9.
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    Score: 0.018
  21. Diffusing capacity predicts morbidity after lung resection in patients without obstructive lung disease. Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Apr; 85(4):1158-64; discussion 1164-5.
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    Score: 0.018
  22. Bowel necrosis associated with early jejunal tube feeding: A complication of postoperative enteral nutrition. Arch Surg. 2006 Jul; 141(7):701-4.
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    Score: 0.016
  23. The Impact of Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Versus Percutaneous Tunneled Pleural Catheter Techniques on Pleurodesis Outcomes: A Retrospective, Single-center Study. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2025 Apr 01; 32(2).
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    Score: 0.014
  24. Preoperative Chest CT Myosteatosis Indicates Worse Postoperative Survival in Stage 0-IIB Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Radiology. 2025 Feb; 314(2):e240282.
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    Score: 0.014
  25. Induction therapy does not increase surgical morbidity after esophagectomy for cancer. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Nov; 78(5):1783-9.
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    Score: 0.014
  26. Germline Variants Incidentally Detected via Tumor-Only Genomic Profiling of Patients With Mesothelioma. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 08 01; 6(8):e2327351.
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    Score: 0.013
  27. Postpneumonectomy pulmonary edema. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2003 Jun; 17(3):388-95.
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    Score: 0.013
  28. A comparison of three scoring systems for predicting complications after major lung resection. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2003 Jan; 23(1):35-42.
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    Score: 0.012
  29. Preoperative prediction of the risk of pulmonary complications after esophagectomy for cancer. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 Apr; 123(4):661-9.
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    Score: 0.012
  30. Long-term survival after esophagectomy for Barrett's adenocarcinoma in endoscopically surveyed and nonsurveyed patients. J Gastrointest Surg. 2002 Jan-Feb; 6(1):29-35; discussion 36.
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    Score: 0.011
  31. CDKN2A loss-of-function predicts immunotherapy resistance in non-small cell lung cancer. Sci Rep. 2021 10 08; 11(1):20059.
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    Score: 0.011
  32. Risk Prediction Model of 90-Day Mortality After Esophagectomy for Cancer. JAMA Surg. 2021 09 01; 156(9):836-845.
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    Score: 0.011
  33. U.S. trends in elective and emergent major abdominal surgical procedures from 2002 to 2014 in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021 08; 69(8):2220-2230.
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    Score: 0.011
  34. Clinical predictors of donor antibody titre and correlation with recipient antibody response in a COVID-19 convalescent plasma clinical trial. J Intern Med. 2021 04; 289(4):559-573.
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    Score: 0.011
  35. Long-term outcome after resection for bronchial carcinoid tumors. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2000 Aug; 18(2):156-61.
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    Score: 0.010
  36. Does pneumonectomy for lung cancer adversely influence long-term survival? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2000 Mar; 119(3):440-8.
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    Score: 0.010
  37. Evaluation of the Association of Perioperative UGT1A1 Genotype-Dosed gFOLFIRINOX With Margin-Negative Resection Rates and Pathologic Response Grades Among Patients With Locally Advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Phase 2 Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 02 05; 3(2):e1921290.
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    Score: 0.010
  38. Sex-associated differences in survival of patients undergoing resection for lung cancer. Ann Thorac Surg. 2000 Jan; 69(1):245-9; discussion 249-50.
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    Score: 0.010
  39. Diffusing capacity predicts operative mortality but not long-term survival after resection for lung cancer. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1999 Mar; 117(3):581-6; discussion 586-7.
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    Score: 0.009
  40. Resection for Barrett's mucosa with high-grade dysplasia: implications for prophylactic photodynamic therapy. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1997 Nov; 114(5):824-9.
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    Score: 0.009
  41. Effect of Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound on Outcomes for Stage I Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Hypofractionated Radiotherapy. Clin Lung Cancer. 2018 03; 19(2):e227-e233.
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    Score: 0.008
  42. Coronary artery disease is associated with an increased mortality rate following video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 07; 154(1):352-357.
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    Score: 0.008
  43. Risk-stratifying capacity of PET/CT metabolic tumor volume in stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2017 Aug; 44(8):1275-1284.
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    Score: 0.008
  44. Prognostic value of quantitative PET/CT in patients with a nonsmall cell lung cancer and another primary cancer. Nucl Med Commun. 2017 Feb; 38(2):185-192.
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    Score: 0.008
  45. Outcome after failed initial therapy for rupture of the esophagus or intrathoracic stomach. J Gastrointest Surg. 1997 Jan-Feb; 1(1):34-9.
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    Score: 0.008
  46. Use of pleural catheter for the management of simple pneumothorax. Chest. 1996 Nov; 110(5):1169-72.
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    Score: 0.008
  47. Results of myotomy and partial fundoplication after pneumatic dilation for achalasia. Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Aug; 62(2):327-30.
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    Score: 0.008
  48. Limitations of PET/CT in the Detection of Occult N1 Metastasis in Clinical Stage I(T1-2aN0) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer for Staging Prior to Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy. Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2017 02; 16(1):15-21.
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    Score: 0.008
  49. Comprehensive genetic testing identifies targetable genomic alterations in most patients with non-small cell lung cancer, specifically adenocarcinoma, single institute investigation. Oncotarget. 2016 Apr 05; 7(14):18876-86.
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    Score: 0.008
  50. Doubling of 30-Day Mortality by 90 Days After Esophagectomy: A Critical Measure of Outcomes for Quality Improvement. Ann Surg. 2016 Feb; 263(2):286-91.
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    Score: 0.008
  51. Current results of therapy for esophageal perforation. Am J Surg. 1995 Jun; 169(6):615-7.
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    Score: 0.007
  52. Intensive multimodality therapy for carcinoma of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction. Ann Surg Oncol. 1995 Mar; 2(2):101-6.
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    Score: 0.007
  53. External validation of the Ferguson pulmonary risk score for predicting major pulmonary complications after oesophagectomy†. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016 Jan; 49(1):333-8.
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    Score: 0.007
  54. Optimizing selection of patients for major lung resection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1995 Feb; 109(2):275-81; discussion 281-3.
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    Score: 0.007
  55. How accurate are anatomic landmarks for femoral tunnel positioning in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? An in vivo imaging analysis comparing both anteromedial portal and outside-in techniques. Arthroscopy. 2015 May; 31(5):882-9.
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    Score: 0.007
  56. Transcervical thymectomy for myasthenia gravis. Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Jan; 57(1):194-7.
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    Score: 0.007
  57. Improved survival associated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation in patients with clinical stage IIIA(N2) non-small-cell lung cancer. J Thorac Oncol. 2013 Jul; 8(7):915-22.
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    Score: 0.006
  58. Pathologic response rates following definitive dose image-guided chemoradiotherapy and resection for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer. 2011 Dec; 74(3):446-50.
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    Score: 0.005
  59. MET and phosphorylated MET as potential biomarkers in lung cancer. J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol. 2011; 30(4):341-54.
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    Score: 0.005
  60. Predicting failure following shunting of pleural effusions. Chest. 1990 Oct; 98(4):890-3.
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    Score: 0.005
  61. Long-term outcome of a phase II study of docetaxel-based multimodality chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced carcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction. Med Oncol. 2011 Dec; 28 Suppl 1:S152-61.
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    Score: 0.005
  62. Sex-associated differences in presentation and survival in patients with lung cancer. J Clin Oncol. 1990 Aug; 8(8):1402-7.
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    Score: 0.005
  63. Does induction treatment increase the risk of morbidity and mortality after pneumonectomy? A multicentre case-matched analysis. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2010 Mar; 37(3):535-9.
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    Score: 0.005
  64. Ethnic differences and functional analysis of MET mutations in lung cancer. Clin Cancer Res. 2009 Sep 15; 15(18):5714-23.
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    Score: 0.005
  65. Early evaluation and therapy for caustic esophageal injury. Am J Surg. 1989 Jan; 157(1):116-20.
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    Score: 0.005
  66. Diffusing capacity predicts morbidity and mortality after pulmonary resection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1988 Dec; 96(6):894-900.
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    Score: 0.005
  67. Lymphatic vessel density is not associated with lymph node metastasis in non-small cell lung carcinoma. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2008 Dec; 132(12):1882-8.
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    Score: 0.005
  68. A scoring system predicting the risk for intensive care unit admission for complications after major lung resection: a multicenter analysis. Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Jul; 86(1):213-8.
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    Score: 0.004
  69. Phase I study of induction chemotherapy and concomitant chemoradiotherapy with irinotecan, carboplatin, and paclitaxel for stage III non-small cell lung cancer. J Thorac Oncol. 2008 Jan; 3(1):59-67.
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    Score: 0.004
  70. Selective operative approach for diagnosis and treatment of anterior mediastinal masses. Ann Thorac Surg. 1987 Dec; 44(6):583-6.
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    Score: 0.004
  71. Chemotherapy and high dose radiotherapy followed by resection for locally advanced nonsmall cell lung cancers. Am J Clin Oncol. 2007 Jun; 30(3):258-63.
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    Score: 0.004
  72. Phase I study of vinorelbine, cisplatin, and concomitant thoracic radiation in the treatment of advanced chest malignancies. J Clin Oncol. 1998 Jun; 16(6):2157-63.
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    Score: 0.002
  73. Induction chemotherapy, surgery, and concomitant chemoradiotherapy for carcinoma of the esophagus: a long-term analysis. Ann Oncol. 1998 Jun; 9(6):647-51.
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    Score: 0.002
  74. Management of giant paraesophageal hernia. Dis Esophagus. 1997 Jan; 10(1):47-50.
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    Score: 0.002
  75. Vinorelbine (Navelbine), cisplatin, and concomitant radiation therapy for advanced malignancies of the chest: a Phase I study. Semin Oncol. 1996 Apr; 23(2 Suppl 5):48-52.
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    Score: 0.002
  76. A phase I trial of concomitant chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin dose intensification and granulocyte-colony stimulating factor support for advanced malignancies of the chest. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 1995; 35(4):304-12.
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    Score: 0.002
  77. The impact on survival by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy in stage II non-small-cell lung cancer. Am J Clin Oncol. 1992 Oct; 15(5):405-11.
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    Score: 0.002
  78. Pericardial window: mechanisms of efficacy. Ann Thorac Surg. 1990 Sep; 50(3):442-5.
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    Score: 0.001
  79. 5-Fluorouracil with oral leucovorin and hydroxyurea and concomitant radiotherapy for stage III non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer. 1990 Aug 01; 66(3):437-42.
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    Score: 0.001
  80. Efficacy of computed tomography of the thorax and upper abdomen and whole-body gallium scintigraphy for staging of lung cancer. Cancer. 1989 Oct 01; 64(7):1404-8.
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    Score: 0.001
  81. Neoadjuvant vindesine, etoposide, and cisplatin for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Final report of a phase 2 study. Chest. 1989 Jul; 96(1):110-3.
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    Score: 0.001
  82. Treatment of carcinoma of the proximal esophagus. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1989 Apr; 168(4):307-10.
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    Score: 0.001
  83. Pleuro-peritoneal shunting. Alternative therapy for pleural effusions. Ann Surg. 1988 Oct; 208(4):443-50.
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    Score: 0.001
  84. Surgical management of esophageal strictures. Ann Thorac Surg. 1988 Feb; 45(2):144-7.
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    Score: 0.001
  85. Adenosquamous lung carcinoma: clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis. Ann Thorac Surg. 1987 Nov; 44(5):462-6.
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    Score: 0.001
  86. Colon interposition for benign esophageal disease. Surgery. 1987 Oct; 102(4):568-74.
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    Score: 0.001
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