Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 43-48 , June 2009

Has the human stomach passed its sell by date?

Received 21 April 2009 ,Accepted 22 April 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajg.2009.04.001

Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 43-48 , June 2009

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