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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Oesophagus

Symptom-relieving Effect of Esomeprazole 40 mg Daily in Patients with Heartburn

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Pages 347-353 | Received 26 Aug 2002, Accepted 17 Jan 2003, Published online: 27 Feb 2017

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