Ann Rehabil Med.  2023 Feb;47(1):1-3. 10.5535/arm.23003.

Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy: Pros and Cons

• Cho SR

• KMID: 2539721
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.23003

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