Nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux: Assessment and clinical implications

Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 105-107

  Lee, Kwang Jae ^a  

^a Ajou University Medical CentSuwon   (South Korea)

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EID: 80054887077     PISSN: 20930879     EISSN: 20930887     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5056/jnm.2011.17.2.105     Document Type: Editorial

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