Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 644-647 , October 2006

Paravertebral Ropivacaine, 0.3%, and Bupivacaine, 0.25%, Provide Similar Pain Relief After Thoracotomy

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PII: S1053-0770(06)00098-X

doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2006.02.032

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 644-647 , October 2006

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