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Massive resection of the small intestine: A six year follow-up study

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  1. Indianapolis, Ind.

    Jacob K. Berman, Elmer D. Habegger & Elmer Billings

  2. Departments of Surgery and Medicine, Indianapolis General Hospital, Indianapolis

    Jacob K. Berman, Elmer D. Habegger & Elmer Billings

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This study was aided by a grant from the Charles J. Wolf Foundation for Medical Research. Paul Fouts, M.D., and Woodson Young, M.D., gave many helpful suggestions in the care of this patient.

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Berman, J.K., Habegger, E.D. & Billings, E. Massive resection of the small intestine: A six year follow-up study. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 20, 152–156 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02881311

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