The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 191-193 , February 2009

Aplastic Anemia: A Possible Toxic Effect of an Herbal “Colon Cleansing” Preparation

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doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.11.107

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 191-193 , February 2009

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