Quantification of serum levels of pepsinogens and gastrin to assess eradication of Helicobacter pylori.

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Published in Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol on December 17, 2010

Authors

Luigi Gatta1, Francesco Di Mario, Dino Vaira, Massimo Rugge, Angelo Franzè, Mario Plebani, Giulia Martina Cavestro, Paolo Lucarini, Maurizio Lera, Carmelo Scarpignato

Author Affiliations

1: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Versilia Hospital, Lido di Camaiore, Italy. gattaluigi@yahoo.it

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