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Comparative efficacy of topical lidocaine, tetracaine, and articaine for post-tonsillectomy pain management in children: a prospective, placebo-controlled study

Vahit MutluDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Faculty of Atatürk University, Erzurum, TurkeyView further author information
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Zulkuf KayaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Faculty of Atatürk University, Erzurum, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Received 21 May 2024, Accepted 20 Jun 2024, Published online: 02 Jul 2024

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