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Editorial
. 2023 Apr;42(2):153-155.
doi: 10.1007/s12664-023-01375-3.

Sedation for endoscopic procedures: Treading a tightrope

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Editorial

Sedation for endoscopic procedures: Treading a tightrope

Ankita Dhir et al. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2023 Apr.
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