A A case study of pseudocholinesterase deficiency
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Pseudocholinesterase deficiency is an uncommon anesthetic problem relevant to standard anesthetic drugs that once occurred it requires systematic approach and step-by-step management, it also implicates in patients’ and his/her relatives’ future operation. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate clinical presentation, comprehensive management steps, and knowledge of this pathology.
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