The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 6 , Pages 591-596.e1 , December 2007

The Effect of Body Positioning on Gastroesophageal Reflux in Premature Infants: Evaluation by Combined Impedance and pH Monitoring

Received 1 February 2007 ,Revised 27 April 2007 ,Accepted 6 June 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.06.014

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 6 , Pages 591-596.e1 , December 2007

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