The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 325-330 , May 2010

Addition of Low-Dose Ketamine to Propofol-Fentanyl Sedation for Gynecologic Diagnostic Laparoscopy: Randomized Controlled Trial

Received 2 November 2009 ,Accepted 21 January 2010.

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 The authors have no commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in the products or companies described in this article.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2010.01.017

The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 325-330 , May 2010