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Severe gastrointestinal vasculitis in Henoch-Schoenlein purpura: pathophysiologic mechanisms, the diagnostic value of factor XIII, and therapeutic options

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Shin, J.I., Lee, J.S. Severe gastrointestinal vasculitis in Henoch-Schoenlein purpura: pathophysiologic mechanisms, the diagnostic value of factor XIII, and therapeutic options. Eur J Pediatr 166, 1199–1200 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-007-0415-1

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