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REVIEW

Erector Spinae Plane Block as an Analgesic Intervention in Acute Rib Fractures: A Scoping Review

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Pages 81-90 | Received 24 Mar 2023, Accepted 01 Jun 2023, Published online: 12 Jun 2023

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