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Research Article

The Gastro-oesophageal Pressure Inversion Point Revisited

Bredenoord A. J. Gastrointestinal Research Unit, Depts. of Gastroenterology and Surgery University Medical Center Utrecht The Netherlands
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Weusten B. L. A. M. Dept. of Gastroenterology Sint Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein The Netherlands
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Roelofs J. M. M. Gastrointestinal Research Unit, Depts. of Gastroenterology and Surgery University Medical Center Utrecht The Netherlands
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Smout A. J. P. M. Dept. of Gastroenterology Sint Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein The Netherlands
Pages 812-818 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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