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Original Article

Effect of Rioprostil, an Oral Prostaglandin Ex Analogue, on Lower Oesophageal Sphincter Pressure and on the Motility of the Distal Oesophagus in Healthy Volunteers

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Pages 120-126 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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