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Among the analysed LA, bupivacaine showed the most severe cytotoxic effects. Increased production of ROS correlated with decreased viability of fibroblasts in lidocaine- and bupivacaine-exposed cells, but not upon stimulation with ropivacaine. This study shows a concentration-dependent cytotoxic effect of lidocaine, bupivacaine and ropivacaine on fibroblasts in vitro, with more pronounced effects after continuous incubation. 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