The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 193, Issue 2 , Pages 184-189 , February 2007

Rapid resolution of small-bowel obstruction with the long tube, endoscopically advanced into the jejunum

  • George F. Gowen, M.D.

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PII: S0002-9610(06)00756-2

doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.11.005

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 193, Issue 2 , Pages 184-189 , February 2007

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