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Isoflurane as a cost-effective alternative to sevoflurane for short-duration gynaecological brachytherapy: a randomised non-inferiority trial of emergence

Ramachandiran Ramya
1
,
Venkata Ganesh
1
,
Naik B. Naveen
1
,
GY Srinivasa
2
,
Ajay Singh
1
,
Tanvir Samra
1
,
Ishwar Bhukal
1

  1. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
  2. Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
J Contemp Brachytherapy 2025; 17, 6
Online publish date: 2025/12/31
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