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Editorial
. 2023 Oct 31;15(10):5272-5274.
doi: 10.21037/jtd-23-1223. Epub 2023 Sep 19.

Impact of opioids on postoperative prognosis in lung cancer

Takeo Nakada  1 , Takashi Ohtsuka  1
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Editorial

Impact of opioids on postoperative prognosis in lung cancer

Takeo Nakada et al. J Thorac Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Opioid; lung cancer; prognosis; surgery.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jtd-23-1223/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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