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Does Small Bowel Intussusception In Adults Always Require Surgery?

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The authors thank Larry Slay, M.D., for his critical review of the manuscript.

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71130-3932, USA

    Ankur Sheth

  2. Section of Gastroenterology and Associate Professor of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71130-3932, USA

    Paul A. Jordan

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Sheth, A., Jordan, P.A. Does Small Bowel Intussusception In Adults Always Require Surgery?. Dig Dis Sci 52, 1764–1766 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-006-9163-8

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