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Research Article

Pyogenic liver abscess and colorectal neoplasia: A case series

Yang-Yuan ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung;Department of Gastroenterology, Changhua Christian Medical Center, ChanghuaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jang-Chang LeeDepartment of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Hsu-Heng YenDepartment of Gastroenterology, Changhua Christian Medical Center, Changhua
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Shun-Sheng WuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Changhua Christian Medical Center, Changhua
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Maw-Soan SoonDepartment of Gastroenterology, Changhua Christian Medical Center, Changhua
Pages 848-851 | Received 27 Mar 2012, Accepted 19 Apr 2012, Published online: 05 Aug 2012

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