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. 2021 Jan;6(1):3-5.
doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(20)30312-5. Epub 2020 Oct 6.

A multidisciplinary personalised paradigm for achalasia

Eric E Low  1 , Rena Yadlapati  2
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A multidisciplinary personalised paradigm for achalasia

Eric E Low et al. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Jan.
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Conflict of Interest: EEL: None; RY: Consultant for Medtronic, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Diversatek. Advisory board: Phatom Pharmaceuticals. Research funding: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

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