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... Olsen et al . , 1973 ) with a range of 5-36 cm H2O ( Olsen et al . , 1973 ) Zboralske and Dodds ( 1969 ) give the mean resting pressure as 15-35 mm Hg . As indicated above , relaxation commences at the upper end of the gastro ...
... Olsen et al . , 1973 ) with a range of 5-36 cm H2O ( Olsen et al . , 1973 ) Zboralske and Dodds ( 1969 ) give the mean resting pressure as 15-35 mm Hg . As indicated above , relaxation commences at the upper end of the gastro ...
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... Olsen et al . , 1957a ; Creamer et al . , 1958 ; Brown Kelly , 1960 ; Johnstone , 1960 ; Barrett , 1964 ; Belsey , 1966 ; Hawkins , 1967 ; Gillies et al . , 1967 ; Kramer et al . , 1967a , b ; Zboralske and Dodds , 1969 ; Garrett et al ...
... Olsen et al . , 1957a ; Creamer et al . , 1958 ; Brown Kelly , 1960 ; Johnstone , 1960 ; Barrett , 1964 ; Belsey , 1966 ; Hawkins , 1967 ; Gillies et al . , 1967 ; Kramer et al . , 1967a , b ; Zboralske and Dodds , 1969 ; Garrett et al ...
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... Olsen , A. M. and Creamer , B. ( 1957 ) Studies of oesophageal motility , with special reference to the differential diagnosis of diffuse spasm and achalasia ( cardio- spasm ) Thorax 12 , 279 . Olsen , A. M. , Ellis , F. H. Jr and ...
... Olsen , A. M. and Creamer , B. ( 1957 ) Studies of oesophageal motility , with special reference to the differential diagnosis of diffuse spasm and achalasia ( cardio- spasm ) Thorax 12 , 279 . Olsen , A. M. , Ellis , F. H. Jr and ...
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