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Factors affecting the quality of life of young neurosurgeons: a survey

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  1. Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, APHP, Paris, France

    Federico Di Rocco, Kim Giraudat & Michel Zerah

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Di Rocco, F., Giraudat, K. & Zerah, M. Factors affecting the quality of life of young neurosurgeons: a survey. Acta Neurochir 157, 495–496 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-014-2322-3

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