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. 2016 Jul 11;113(27-28):485.
doi: 10.3238/arztebl.2016.0485.

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Ulrich J Sommer. Dtsch Arztebl Int. .
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  • Reasons for Refusal Were not Given.
    Boentert M. Boentert M. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2016 Jul 11;113(27-28):484. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.2016.0484a. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2016. PMID: 27476708 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  • Further Long-term Studies Are Required.
    Young P. Young P. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2016 Jul 11;113(27-28):484-5. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.2016.0484b. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2016. PMID: 27476709 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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