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Endoscopy 2000; 32(10): 819-821
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-12969
Evidence-Based Endoscopy
Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart ·New York

Abdominal Pain and Abnormal Liver Tests After Orthotopic Liver Transplantation

M. Muñoz-Navas1 , J. Baillie2
  • 1 University of Pamplona, Pamplona, Spain
  • 2 Dept. of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Moderator's Introduction

I am pleased to introduce Dr Miguel Muñoz-Navas as the Guest Discussant for this case. Dr Muñoz-Navas is a distinguised Spanish gastroenterologist who has particular interest and expertise in the management of hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders. He speaks much better English than I do Spanish, and I look forward to his comments on the case that follows. Welcome, Dr Muñoz-Navas!

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M. Muñoz-Navas, M.D.

C/Iñigo Arista

3.9 A. 31007 Pamplona

Mavarra, Spain


Fax: + 34-948-296500

Email: mmunoz@unav.es

J. Baillie, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.P.

Dept. of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Duke University Medical Center

Box 3189, DUMC

Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA


Fax: + 1-919-684-4695/681-8785

Email: baill001@mc.duke.edu

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