Anesthesia — Anesthetic Advantages of Dexmedetomidine for Hypotensive Anesthesia
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Anesthetic Advantages of Dexmedetomidine Compared With Nitroglycerin for Hypotensive Anesthesia in Orthognathic Surgery. A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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