Transplantation Proceedings
Volume 40, Issue 1 , Pages 34-38 , January 2008

Organ Shortage Crisis: Problems and Possible Solutions

  • G.M. Abouna

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to George M. Abouna, MD, 734 Woodcrest Road, Wayne, PA 19087.

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doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2007.11.067

Transplantation Proceedings
Volume 40, Issue 1 , Pages 34-38 , January 2008

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