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Diagnostischer Vergleich der thermischen Parameter der quantitativ sensorischen Testung und der Laserstimulation bei postherpetischer Neuralgie

Diagnostic comparison of thermal parameters of quantitative sensory testing and laser stimulation in postherpetic neuralgia

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Franz, M., Ritter, A., Puta, C. et al. Diagnostischer Vergleich der thermischen Parameter der quantitativ sensorischen Testung und der Laserstimulation bei postherpetischer Neuralgie. Schmerz 30, 89–91 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00482-015-0079-0

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