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International Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care Volume 6 (2020), Article ID 6:IJPNC-162, 5 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-2364/2020/162
Original Article
Systematic Preoperative Complementary Tests in Elective Minor and Medium Pediatric Surgery: Is it Time to Revalue?

B Gafsi1, S Toumi1, A Zouaoui2, K Moula1, A Ksia2,* and M Gahbiche1

1Department of Anesthesia, University Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba, Monastir, Tunisia
2Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba, Monastir, Tunisia
Prof. Amine Ksia, Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba, Monastir 5000, Tunisia; E-mail: amineks@yahoo.fr
15 February 2020; 11 March 2020; 13 March 2020
Gafsi B, Toumi S, Zouaoui A, Moula K, Ksia A, et al. (2020) Systematic Preoperative Complementary Tests in Elective Minor and Medium Pediatric Surgery: Is it Time to Revalue? Int J Pediatr Neonat Care 6: 162. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-2364/2020/162

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