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Extrinsic autonomic neuropathy in a case of transition from diffuse esophageal spasm to achalasia

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  1. Struttura Complessa di Gastroenterologia, Struttura Semplice di Fisiopatologia Digestiva Azienda Ospedaliera “G. Brotzu”, Cagliari, Italy

    P. Usai Satta MD, F. Oppia MD, R. Piras MD & F. Loriga MD

  2. Struttura Complessa di Gastroenterologia, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu, Via Peretti, 09100, Cagliari, Italy

    P. Usai Satta MD

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Usai Satta, P., Oppia, F., Piras, R. et al. Extrinsic autonomic neuropathy in a case of transition from diffuse esophageal spasm to achalasia. Clin Auton Res 14, 270–272 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-004-0203-1

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