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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2006; 12(45): 7375-7379
Published online Dec 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i45.7375
Splenectomy with endoscopic variceal ligation is superior to splenectomy with pericardial devascularization in treatment of portal hypertension
Nan Lin, Bo Liu, Rui-Yun Xu, He-Ping Fang, Mei-Hai Deng
Nan Lin, Bo Liu, Rui-Yun Xu, He-Ping Fang, Mei-Hai Deng, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University. Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Provice, China
Correspondence to: Dr. Rui-Yun Xu, Department of Hepa-tobiliary Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Provice, China. xuruiyun@yahoo.com.cn
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Received: August 14, 2006
Revised: August 28, 2006
Accepted: November 3, 2006
Published online: December 7, 2006
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