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Succinylcholine in Morbidly Obese Patients: Another Interesting Advantage

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    Michele Carron, Ulderico Freo & Carlo Ori

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Carron, M., Freo, U. & Ori, C. Succinylcholine in Morbidly Obese Patients: Another Interesting Advantage. OBES SURG 21, 1981–1982 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-010-0220-1

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