The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 6 , Pages 560-561 , December 2007

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Preterm Infants: Is Positioning the Answer?

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PII: S0022-3476(07)00653-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.07.003

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 6 , Pages 560-561 , December 2007

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