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. 2005 May;54(5):727; author reply 727.

Efficacy and strategy of pneumatic dilatation in achalasia

R Penagini, P Cantù
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Efficacy and strategy of pneumatic dilatation in achalasia

R Penagini et al. Gut. 2005 May.
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