References for Barrett’s Esophagus - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Dr. Sunil Shroff

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Jun 27, 2014
Last Updated on Jun 27, 2014

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