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Ferguson, M.K. (2006). Esophagectomy: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes. In: Ferguson, M.K., Fennerty, M.B. (eds) Managing Failed Anti-Reflux Therapy. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-011-7_14

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