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Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2026) Expression of Concern: The effect of geriatric comanagement (GC) in geriatric trauma patients treated in a level 1 trauma setting: A comparison of data before and after the implementation of a certified geriatric trauma center. PLoS One 21(4): e0348035. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0348035
Published: April 29, 2026
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