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Melatonin as premedication for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Published in: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Volume 14 , issue 4 , 2008 , pages: 8–11

DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2008.10872555

Author(s): D Ionescu Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Romania , C Bãdescu Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Clinica ATI, Spitalul Clinic de Adulct, Romania , A Ilie Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Clinica ATI, Spitalul Clinic de Adulct, Romania , I Miclutia Psychiatry Department, Romania , C Iancu Department of Surgery, Romania , D Ion Department of Physiology, Romania , H Vasian Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Romania , I Acalovschi Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Romania , T Mocan Department of Physiology, Romania , C Bondor Department of Medical Statistics, Romania

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Abstract

Background: There are only a few studies involving the use of melatonin for premedication for anaesthesia. The goal of our study was to compare the effects of melatonin and midazolam administered as premedication for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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