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Reduce the occurrence of postoperative vomiting (POV) in children with appropriate anti-emetic prophylaxis

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Reduce the occurrence of postoperative vomiting (POV) in children with appropriate anti-emetic prophylaxis. Drugs Ther. Perspect 24, 19–22 (2008). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-200824020-00006

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