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Beta-blockers in cirrhosis and refractory ascites: a retrospective cohort study and review of the literature

Nina KimerGastrounit, Medical Division, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark;Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Centre for Diagnostic Imaging and Research, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, DenmarkCorrespondence[email protected]
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Martin FeineisGastrounit, Medical Division, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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Søren MøllerDepartment of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Centre for Diagnostic Imaging and Research, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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Flemming BendtsenGastrounit, Medical Division, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
Pages 129-137 | Received 18 Jun 2014, Accepted 15 Jul 2014, Published online: 12 Aug 2014

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Søren Møller, Karen V. Danielsen, Puria Nabilou, Nina Kimer & Flemming Bendtsen. (2023) Beta-adrenergic blockade in cirrhosis – harmful or helpful?. Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 17:6, pages 519-529.
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