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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2006; 12(31): 5028-5032
Published online Aug 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i31.5028
Usefulness of duodenal biopsy during routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for diagnosis of celiac disease
S Riestra, F Domínguez, E Fernández-Ruiz, E García-Riesco, R Nieto, E Fernández, L Rodrigo
S Riestra, L Rodrigo, Gastroenterology Section and Gastroenterology Service, Hospital Central de Asturias, Spain
F Domínguez, Gastroenterology Section and Pathology Service, Hospital Valle del Nalón, Spain
E Fernández-Ruiz, E García-Riesco, R Nieto, E Fernández, Gastroenterology Section and Biochemistry Service, Hospital de Cabueñes, Spain
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Dr. Luis Rodrigo, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Central de Asturias, c/ Celestino Villamil, s. No. 33.006. Oviedo, Spain. lrodrigos@terra.es
Telephone: +34-985-108058 Fax: +34-985-273614
Received: March 6, 2006
Revised: March 18, 2006
Accepted: March 27, 2006
Published online: August 21, 2006
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