Acta Med. 1998, 41: 131-134

https://doi.org/10.14712/18059694.2019.177

Atropine-Induced Convulsions in the Septohippocampal System. I. Effects of Cannula Position and Sex

Josef Herink

Purkyně Military Medical Academy, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic

Received June 1, 1998
Accepted July 1, 1998

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