Letter to the Editor

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Ellis W , Cheng S : Intraoperative thermographic monitoring during thoracic outlet decompressive surgery. Vasc Endovasc Surg 37:253-257, 2004.

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Ellis W : Heparin alleviates pain in nerve entrapments. AJPM 13:54-59, 2003.

Dines K , Powell H : Mast cell interactions with nervous system; relationship to mechanisms of disease. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 56:627-640, 1997.

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Suo V , Freeland A : Biochemistry of carpal tunnel syndrome. Microsurgery 2004, Oct 12 [e-pub ahead of print].

Ellis W : Octreotide, a small peptide, alleviates burning pain and hyperesthesia: A preliminary study. The Pain Clinic 3:239-242, 1990.