Korean J Pain.  2013 Apr;26(2):209-210. 10.3344/kjp.2013.26.2.209.

Can Vitamin C Be Used as an Adjuvant for Managing Postoperative Pain? A Short Literature Review

• Hasanzadeh Kiabi F
• Soleimani
• Habibi MR
• Emami Zeydi A

• KMID: 1978674
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2013.26.2.209

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Ascorbic Acid
Vitamins
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamins

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