Efficacy of Lidocaine Patch in Relieving Severe Sickle Cell Leg Ulcer Pain
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عنوان ژورنال: Blood
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0006-4971,1528-0020
DOI: 10.1182/blood.v126.23.4596.4596