COCAINE BODY PACKERS

被引:36
作者
BECK, NE
HALE, JE
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[1] Department of Surgery, East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5RH, Three Arch Road
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10.1002/bjs.1800801205
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R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
Intracorporeal drug smuggling, particularly of cocaine, is increasing. The so-called 'body packers' present a difficult clinical problem, particularly as no coherent management policy has been formulated. The various methods of diagnosis and the treatment options available are presented and discussed.
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页码:1513 / 1516
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