Ultrasound diagnosis of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
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چکیده
A method of diagnosing gastro-oesophageal reflux using ultrasound is described. This method was compared with barium swallow examination in 20 patients and found to be as accurate in infants and young children.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 59 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984