Controversy in the Surgical Management of Achalasia Cardia

Authors

  • Lara Herbert
  • Cliona Lorton

Keywords:

Medicine

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2003-01-01

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Herbert, L., & Lorton, C. (2003). Controversy in the Surgical Management of Achalasia Cardia. Trinity Student Medical Journal , 4(1). Retrieved from https://ojs.tchpc.tcd.ie/index.php/tsmj/article/view/1927

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