Korean J Gastroenterol.  2011 Oct;58(4):229-231. 10.4166/kjg.2011.58.4.229.

Can Enteric Neural Crest Stem Cells Be a Useful Option as an Alternative Therapy in Hirschsprung Disease?

• Oh JH

• KMID: 1718434
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2011.58.4.229

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