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Noriyoshi Ogawa MD, PhD,
Li Ping MD, Susumu Sugai MD, PhD,
Noriyoshi Ogawa MD, PhD
Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan
Search for more papers by this authorSusumu Sugai MD, PhD
Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan
Search for more papers by this authorNoriyoshi Ogawa MD, PhD,
Li Ping MD, Susumu Sugai MD, PhD,
Noriyoshi Ogawa MD, PhD
Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan
Search for more papers by this authorSusumu Sugai MD, PhD
Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 01 August 2003

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