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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as an adjunct for pain management in perioperative settings: a critical review

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Pages 1013-1027 | Received 26 Apr 2017, Accepted 02 Aug 2017, Published online: 24 Aug 2017

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