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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2012; 18(32): 4357-4362
Published online Aug 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i32.4357
Predictive value of symptoms and demographics in diagnosing malignancy or peptic stricture
Iain A Murray, Joanne Palmer, Carolyn Waters, Harry R Dalton
Iain A Murray, Carolyn Waters, Harry R Dalton, Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Joanne Palmer, Research and Development, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Murray IA and Dalton HR designed the research; Waters C obtained the data and maintained the database; Palmer J analyzed the data; Murray IA wrote the paper; and all authors contributed to the editing for the final version.
Correspondence to: Dr. Iain A Murray, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom. iain.murray@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk
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Received: June 1, 2012
Revised: July 23, 2012
Accepted: July 28, 2012
Published online: August 28, 2012
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