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Balloon Achalasia Therapy Demands Close Follow-Up
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Title Balloon Achalasia Therapy Demands Close Follow-Up
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/733008?src=rss
Description Pneumatic balloon dilatation (PD) is useful in treatment of achalasia. However, recurrence rates are high, particularly in younger patients, Dutch researchers report in a November 10th online paper in Gut. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date Nov 24, 2010
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