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Original Article

Assessing the Cost-effectiveness of Medical Treatments in Acid-related Diseases: The Markov Chain Approach Applied to a Comparison between Intermittent and Maintenance Treatment of Reflux Esophagitis

Pages 8-13 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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