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Editorial
. 2008 Feb;67(2):295-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2007.08.032.

Magnetic enhancement of the lower esophageal sphincter

Peter J Kahrilas
Editorial

Magnetic enhancement of the lower esophageal sphincter

Peter J Kahrilas. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Feb.
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