The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 3 , Pages 374-378 , March 2009

Apnea-Associated Reduction in Lower Esophageal Sphincter Tone in Premature Infants

  • Taher I. Omari, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr Taher Omari, Gastroenterology Unit, Child Youth and Women's Heath Service, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

Received 14 May 2008 ,Revised 27 June 2008 ,Accepted 2 September 2008.

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 The author declares no potential conflict of interest, real or perceived.

PII: S0022-3476(08)00774-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.09.009

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 3 , Pages 374-378 , March 2009

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