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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2010; 16(15): 1908-1915
Published online Apr 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i15.1908
Published online Apr 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i15.1908
Remission induction and maintenance effect of probiotics on ulcerative colitis: A meta-analysis
Li-Xuan Sang, Bing Chang, Wen-Liang Zhang, Xiao-Mei Wu, Xiao-Hang Li, Min Jiang, Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Sang LX, Chang B and Jiang M designed the research; Sang LX and Chang B performed the research; Zhang WL, Wu XM and Li XH analyzed the data; Sang LX and Chang B wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Min Jiang, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China. sanglixuan2008@sohu.com
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Received: November 18, 2009
Revised: December 14, 2009
Accepted: December 21, 2009
Published online: April 21, 2010
Revised: December 14, 2009
Accepted: December 21, 2009
Published online: April 21, 2010
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