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Fuchs, K.H., Fein, M., Maroske, J., Breithaupt, W., Hammer, I. (2006). Indication for Antireflux Surgery. In: Granderath, F.A., Kamolz, T., Pointner, R. (eds) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-211-32317-1_13

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