Oral erythromycin and feeding intolerance in preterm infants

Author(s):
Amir-Mohammad ArmanianAmir-Mohammad Armanian,*, Ashraf Sadat MousaviAshraf Sadat Mousavi, Nima SalehimehrNima Salehimehr

Koomesh:Vol. 21, issue 1; 116-122
Published online:Mar 05, 2019
Article type:Research Article
Received:Jan 03, 2018
Accepted:Sep 05, 2018
How to Cite:Armanian A, Mousavi AS, Salehimehr N. Oral erythromycin and feeding intolerance in preterm infants. koomesh. 2019;21(1):e153046. doi:

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