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The Need for Better Clarification Regarding Hiatal Hernia Observed During Bariatric Surgery

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    Jason Widjaja, Jianjun Yang & Yan Gu

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Widjaja, J., Yang, J. & Gu, Y. The Need for Better Clarification Regarding Hiatal Hernia Observed During Bariatric Surgery. OBES SURG 33, 670–671 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-022-06393-2

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