Venlafaxine-Induced Hepatotoxicity in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis
Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2009, Vol 8, Issue 3
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Authors and Affiliations
Beytullah Yildirim, Candan Tuncer, Meltem Ergun, Selahattin Unal
Beytullah Yildirim, Candan Tuncer, Meltem Ergun, Selahattin Unal
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