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Burdyukov M.S.

European Clinic, Center for Innovative Medical Technologies LLC;
Botkin City Clinical Hospital

Nechipay A.M.

Russian Medical Academy for Continuous Professional Education, Moscow Russi

Choledocholithiasis: narrative review

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Burdyukov M.S., Nechipay A.M.

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Burdyukov MS, Nechipay AM. Choledocholithiasis: narrative review. Russian Journal of Evidence-Based Gastroenterology. 2020;9(4):55‑66. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/dokgastro2020904155

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