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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2006; 12(42): 6889-6892
Published online Nov 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i42.6889
Evaluation of the effects of combined endoscopic variceal ligation and splenectomy with pericardial devascularization on esophageal varices
Bo Liu, Mei-Hai Deng, Nan Lin, Wei-Dong Pan, Yun-Biao Ling, Rui-Yun Xu
Bo Liu, Mei-Hai Deng, Nan Lin, Wei-Dong Pan, Yun-Biao Ling, Rui-Yun Xu, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Supported by the Foundation of Science and Technology Plan of Guangdong Province, China (No. 2004B35001007)
Correspondence to: Mei-Hai Deng, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China. jakeliubo@gmail.com
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Received: August 23, 2006
Revised: October 1, 2006
Accepted: October 6, 2006
Published online: November 14, 2006
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