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Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1981 Nov; 63(6): 390–392.
PMCID: PMC2493952
PMID: 7294681

Is a mask necessary in the operating theatre?

Neil W M Orr
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Abstract

No masks were worn in one operating theatre for 6 months. There was no increase in the incidence of wound infection.

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