2011, Number 4
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Acta Med 2011; 9 (4)
Toxic megacolon for pseudomembranous colitis
García GMA, Ricardez GJA, Blas AR, Sandoval GJP, Gutiérrez RFJ, Vicencio TA
Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 217-220
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