Surgical studies have problems

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Surgical studies have problems

The limited quality and quantity of randomised trials of surgical techniques give a disadvantage to research in surgery, and compensatory strategies are needed. McCulloch and colleagues (p 1448) examine the obstacles to performing such trials and possible solutions to each of them. They propose a strategy that involves integrating modified randomised trials with prospective audit and quality control studies.



 

 


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