Loss of deep pain sensation following thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation in dogs: Pathophysiology

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 25, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 256-264

  Amsellem, Pierre M ^a,b   Toombs, James P ^a   Laverty, Pete H ^a   Breur, Gert J ^a  

^a PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Animal Emergency Clinic   (United States)

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CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 0037986455     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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