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Patol Rev Latinoam 2008; 46 (2)

Diagnostic discrepancies identified through autopsies. Cuba 1994-2003. First part

Mendoza AJH, Álvarez SR, Borrajero MI

Language: Spanish
References: 148
Page: 85-95
PDF size: 255.52 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Search, review and analysis of the works that were available for the authors was carried out with the objective of counting on a wider review of specialized literature that would allow us to go deeper into the international experience on the topic to be studied: assessment of pre-mortem diagnosis carried out in Cuba and the future comparison of the results obtained in the SARCAP researching. Results are presented and commented on highlighting the importance and updating of these studies despite worldwide decrease of medical autopsies, proving the need for its revitalization and making a better use of it as a method to guarantee the highest medical work quality.


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