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Commentary

Early endoscopy or CT in caustic injuries: A re-evaluation of clinical practice

Geoffrey K. IsbisterDiscipline of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia Department of Clinical Toxicology and Pharmacology, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Newcastle, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Colin B. PageEmergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
Pages 641-642 | Received 15 Jun 2011, Accepted 05 Jul 2011, Published online: 30 Aug 2011

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