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Intestinal pseudo-obstruction due to small bowel α-actin deficiency in a child with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome

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  1. Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Mother and Child Health, IRCSS Polyclinic S. Matteo Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

    G. Pelizzo, G. Nakib & V. Calcaterra

  2. Pathology Department, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy

    V. Villanacci & M. Salemme

  3. Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy

    G. Bassotti

  4. Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Piazzale Menghini, 1, 06156, San Sisto (Perugia), Italy

    G. Bassotti

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Pelizzo, G., Villanacci, V., Salemme, M. et al. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction due to small bowel α-actin deficiency in a child with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. Tech Coloproctol 17, 673–674 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-013-1057-0

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