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Ceftriaxone-associated gallbladder lithiasis in children

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  1. Institute of Paediatrics, Catholic University, Largo A. Gemelli 8, I-00168, Rome, Italy

    A. Stabile, P. Ferrara & G. Marietti

  2. Institute of Radiology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

    G. Maresca

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Stabile, A., Ferrara, P., Marietti, G. et al. Ceftriaxone-associated gallbladder lithiasis in children. Eur J Pediatr 154, 590 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02074846

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