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Mader, I., Fürst-Weger, P.E., Mader, R.M., Semenitz, E.I., Terkola, R., Wassertheurer, S.M. (2003). Mitomycin C. In: Extravasation of Cytotoxic Agents. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-3710-9_37
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