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2025-12-24 @ 4:24 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-27 @ 2:56 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT01376466
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2012-11-09
First Post:
2011-06-17
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Impact of CT on Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Sponsor:
Organization:
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