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International Journal of Gastroenterology Disorders & Therapy Volume 1 (2014), Article ID 1:IJGDT-101, 5 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2393-8498/2014/101
Review Article
When Small Issues Can Cause Big Problems: A Review of the Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment of Gallstones Following Bariatric Surgery

Luca Leuratti

Department of Emergency-Urgency, University of Bologna, Italy
Dr. Luca Leuratti, Department of Emergency-Urgency, University of Bologna, Italy; E-mail: luca.leuratti@gmail.com
05 May 2014; 19 June 2014; 21 June 2014
Leuratti L (2014) When Small Issues Can Cause Big Problems: A Review of the Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment of Gallstones Following Bariatric Surger. Int J Gastroenterol Disord Ther 1: 101. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2393-8498/2014/101

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