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Aliev S.A.

Azerbaijan Medical University

Mamedova S.E.

Azerbaijan Medical University

Aliev É.S.

Azerbaijan Medical University

The use of intragastral botulinum toxin in the treatment of patients with morbid obesity: realities and perspectives

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Aliev S.A., Mamedova S.E., Aliev É.S.

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Journal: Endoscopic Surgery. 2021;27(5): 48‑55

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To cite this article:

Aliev SA, Mamedova SE, Aliev ÉS. The use of intragastral botulinum toxin in the treatment of patients with morbid obesity: realities and perspectives. Endoscopic Surgery. 2021;27(5):48‑55. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/endoskop20212705148

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