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CORRECTION
The article discussing operative mortality risks in the elderly (1) was based on national Medicare data from 1994-98, not 1994-99 as stated in the manuscript.
Reference
1. Finlayson EVA, Birkmeyer JD. Operative mortality with elective surgery in older adults. Eff Clin Prac. 2001;4:172-7.
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