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Esophagomyotomy for Achalasia and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA

    Carol E. H. Scott-Conner MD, PhD, MA (Professor of Surgery) (Professor of Surgery)

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(2006). Esophagomyotomy for Achalasia and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm. In: Scott-Conner, C.E.H. (eds) Chassin’s Operative Strategy in Esophageal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-32181-0_12

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