Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 252-258 , November 2007

Reiterative laparoscopic surgery for recurrent gastroesophageal reflux

  • Daniel J. Ostlie, MD
    • ,
  • George W. Holcomb III, MD, MBA

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: George W. Holcomb III, MD, MBA, Department of Surgery, The Children’s Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108.

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doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2007.06.007

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 252-258 , November 2007

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