Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 105, Issue 5 , Pages 431-433 , 2006

Tension Pneumoperitoneum Following Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Received 2 May 2005 ,Revised 27 May 2005 ,Accepted 5 July 2005.

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PII: S0929-6646(09)60142-X

doi: 10.1016/S0929-6646(09)60142-X

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 105, Issue 5 , Pages 431-433 , 2006

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