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The Use of Intrathecal Baclofen in Pain Management

Michael Saulino* MossRehab, Department of Rehabiliation Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, PA, USA; Tel.: +1 215 663 6607; [email protected]
Pages 603-608 | Published online: 23 Nov 2012

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