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Effects of Epidural Anaesthesia on Intraoperative Core Temperature Changes in Colorectal Cancer Surgery Cover

Effects of Epidural Anaesthesia on Intraoperative Core Temperature Changes in Colorectal Cancer Surgery

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|Nov 2008

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10046-008-0021-2 | Journal eISSN: 2255-890X (formerly 1407-009X) | Journal ISSN: 1407-009X
Language: English
Page range: 165 - 169
Published on: Nov 29, 2008
Published by: Latvian Academy of Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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