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Endocrinology

Diagnosis and management of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) in primary care: consensus guidance of a Canadian expert panel

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Pages 25-33 | Received 06 Sep 2017, Accepted 05 Oct 2017, Published online: 25 Oct 2017

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