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Potential dangers related to transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic®) when used for postoperative pain

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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  1. Anesthesia and Analgesia Research, USA

    Keith J. Bernstein M.D. (Director)

  2. Medical Affairs Janssen Pharmaceutica, Titusville, New Jersey

    Mark A. Klausner M.D. (Vice President)

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Bernstein, K.J., Klausner, M.A. Potential dangers related to transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic®) when used for postoperative pain. Dis Colon Rectum 37, 1339–1340 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02257808

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