Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 78-81 , September 2009

Gastro-oesophageal reflux in children with cerebral palsy after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: Any predictors?

Received 5 June 2009 ,Accepted 9 August 2009.

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PII: S1687-1979(09)00238-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ajg.2009.08.001

Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 78-81 , September 2009

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