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A biopsy-avoiding approach to the diagnosis of celiac disease—how accurate is the immersion technique?

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The synopsis was written by Rachel Jones, Associate Editor, Nature Clinical Practice.

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    Stefano Guandalini

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Guandalini, S. A biopsy-avoiding approach to the diagnosis of celiac disease—how accurate is the immersion technique?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 3, 542–543 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0607

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