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Original Article

Esophago-Sphincter Inhibitory Reflex: Role in the Deglutition Mechanism and Esophageal Achalasia

Pages 37-43 | Received 02 Aug 1994, Accepted 01 Sep 1995, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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