Journal of Hepatology
Volume 52, Issue 2 , Pages 147-149 , February 2010

Entecavir in decompensated HBV cirrhosis: The future is looking brighter

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doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2009.10.025

Journal of Hepatology
Volume 52, Issue 2 , Pages 147-149 , February 2010

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