Gastroesophageal Reflux and Hiatal HerniaDavid B. Skinner |
Contents
FUNCTION OF THE GASTROESOPHAGEAL | 19 |
PATHOLOGY OF REFLUX ESOPHAGITIS | 43 |
RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION | 59 |
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