Pancreatic and non-pancreatic causes of hyperamylasemia
https://doi.org/10.31146/1682-8658-ecg-244-12-18-27
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About the Authors
E. A. DubtsovaRussian Federation
L. V. Vinokurova
Russian Federation
D. S. Bordin
Russian Federation
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