Is alvimopan useful in the treatment of post operative ileus?Meta-analysis: alvimopan vs. placebo in the treatment of postoperative ileus

2007, Number 1

Rev Gastroenterol Mex 2007; 72 (1)

Carmona-Sánchez R

Language: Spanish
References: 4
Page: 75
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