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To the Editor: In the Clinical Problem-Solving article entitled "The Illusion of Certainty" (July 4 issue),¹ Dr. Wolinsky provides an informative and constructive critique of the case presentation and the discussant's thoughts. I was disappointed, however, that along with the commentary on what was included, there was no critique of what was not mentioned in the history.

Perhaps the most important aspect of the history was neglected. In differentiating spinal stenosis from vascular insufficiency, or Leriche's syndrome in this case, it is more important to inquire about the position and length of time required for the pain to dissipate on . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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