Death and Neurological Devastation From Intrathecal Vinca Alkaloids.
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Inadvertent intrathecal vincristine administration causes fatalities.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management
دوره 41 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016