An integrated approach with homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture in anaesthesiology during breast cancer surgery: Case reports |
Bosco, F
(S.D. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MiSC AOUP Complementary Medicine Oncology Integrated Breast Unit, University Hospital Trust of Pisa)
Cidin, S (S.D. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MiSC AOUP Complementary Medicine Oncology Integrated Breast Unit, University Hospital Trust of Pisa) Maceri, F (S.D. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MiSC AOUP Complementary Medicine Oncology Integrated Breast Unit, University Hospital Trust of Pisa) Ghilli, M (Breast Cancer Surgical Unit, University Hospital Trust of Pisa) Roncella, M (Breast Cancer Surgical Unit, University Hospital Trust of Pisa) De Simone, L (S.D. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MiSC AOUP Complementary Medicine Oncology Integrated Breast Unit, University Hospital Trust of Pisa) |
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