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Topical Lidocaine and Morphine Gel Use for Malignant Wound Pain

Ronakkumar Patela Ronakkumar Patel, MBBS, Intern, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, KenyaView further author information
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Reuben O. Mogoib Reuben O. Mogoi, Clinical Pharmacist, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, KenyaView further author information
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Sayed K. Alic Sayed K. Ali, MD, Faculty, Palliative Care, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 216-217 | Received 14 Mar 2023, Accepted 20 Mar 2023, Published online: 30 Mar 2023

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