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Original Research

The efficacy of standard laxative use for the prevention and treatment of opioid induced constipation during oxycodone use: a small Dutch observational pilot study

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Pages 547-553 | Received 20 Oct 2015, Accepted 04 Dec 2015, Published online: 26 Dec 2015

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