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A possible mechanism of peritoneal pH changes during carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum

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We thank professor Marc Mareel [1] and professor Christiaan Van Schravendijk [2] for their helpful comments during the preparation of this work.

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An erratum to this article can be found at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-007-9593-1

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Mynbaev, O.A., Dolle’, L. & Bracke, M. A possible mechanism of peritoneal pH changes during carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum. Surg Endosc 21, 489–491 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-006-9009-7

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