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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2012; 18(16): 1996-1998
Published online Apr 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i16.1996
Published online Apr 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i16.1996
Melena-associated regional portal hypertension caused by splenic arteriovenous fistula
Bin Chen, Cheng-Wei Tang, Chun-Le Zhang, Jia-Wei Cao, Bo Wei, Xiao Li, Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Chen B, Tang CW, Zhang CL, Wei B and Li X managed the patient; Chen B, Zhang CL, Cao JW and Li X wrote the report.
Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81171444
Correspondence to: Xiao Li, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. simonlixiao@gmail.com
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Received: October 9, 2011
Revised: January 4, 2012
Accepted: February 26, 2012
Published online: April 28, 2012
Revised: January 4, 2012
Accepted: February 26, 2012
Published online: April 28, 2012
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