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Adrenal function and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: keeping the hormones in check

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Lisbon, A., Fink, M.P. Adrenal function and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: keeping the hormones in check. Intensive Care Med 24, 100–101 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001340050528

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