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Fass, R., Sampliner, R.E. Barrett's esophagus and other mucosal evidence of reflux in asymptomatic subjects with abnormal 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring. Digest Dis Sci 39, 423–425 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02090218
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