Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 4 , Pages 254-258 , July 2008

Indications and Benefits of Continuous Peripheral Local Anesthesia

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doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.02.006

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 4 , Pages 254-258 , July 2008

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