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Gerald W. Peskin, MD

Arch Surg. 1999;134:776-778.

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In an attempt to highlight those articles published in 1998 that contributed most to the better understanding of the practice of clinical surgery, we solicited opinions from a range of surgeons familiar with the literature of their area of expertise. From their thoughtful suggestions, we have distilled this list of "The Best of the Best—1998." Overall, the articles that have advanced our clinical expertise have been predominantly in the area of critical care.

Our hope is that this list will be helpful to you in staying abreast of significant practice-related innovations.

Gould SA, Moore EE, Hoyt DB, et al. The First Randomized Trial of Human Polymerized Hemoglobin as a Blood Substitute in Acute Trauma and Emergent Surgery. J Am Coll Surg. 1998;187:113-122. In a randomized trial of 44 trauma patients (ages 19-75 years, with a mean Injury Severity Score of 21), human polymerized hemoglobin, a . . . [Full Text of this Article]

From the Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis–East Bay, Oakland.

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