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Gastroenterology: Original Articles

Prevalence and impact of constipation and bowel dysfunction induced by strong opioids: a cross-sectional survey of 520 patients with cancer pain: DYONISOS study

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Pages 1423-1433 | Accepted 27 Sep 2013, Published online: 25 Oct 2013

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