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Dysphagia, malnutrition and gastrointestinal problems in patients with mitochondrial disease caused by the m3243A>G mutation.
The Netherlands journal of medicine - 1 Jan 2015
de Laat P, Zweers H E E, Knuijt S, Smeitink J A M, Wanten G J A, Janssen M C H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Previous research has shown that dysphagia and gastrointestinal problems occur frequently in carriers of the m.3243A>G mutation; however, the exact frequency and severity have not been determined. We hypothesise that adult carriers have an increased risk for malnutrition. METHODS: In...
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