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World J Gastrointest Surg. Mar 27, 2010; 2(3): 57-60
Published online Mar 27, 2010. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v2.i3.57
Reducing preoperative fasting time: A trend based on evidence
José Eduardo de Aguilar-Nascimento, Diana Borges Dock-Nascimento
José Eduardo de Aguilar-Nascimento, Department of Surgery, University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá 78000-000, Brazil
Diana Borges Dock-Nascimento, Nutrition School, Multiprofessional Nutrition Team, Julio Muller Hospital, University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá 78000-000, Brazil
Author contributions: Both authors made substantial contributions to the conception, design and drafting of the article and agree with the final version.
Correspondence to: José Eduardo de Aguilar-Nascimento, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá 78000-000, Brazil. aguilar@terra.com.br
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Received: November 3, 2009
Revised: January 12, 2010
Accepted: January 19, 2010
Published online: March 27, 2010
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