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. 1984 Nov;60(709):811-9.

doi: 10.1136/pgmj.60.709.811.

Constipation, dietary fibre and the control of large bowel function

PMID: 6095241
PMCID: PMC2418066
DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.60.709.811

Review

Constipation, dietary fibre and the control of large bowel function

J H Cummings. Postgrad Med J. 1984 Nov.

. 1984 Nov;60(709):811-9.

doi: 10.1136/pgmj.60.709.811.

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PMID: 6095241
PMCID: PMC2418066
DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.60.709.811

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