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Zhelnov P. A critical appraisal of ‘Deng J, He H, Shui L. A commentary on “The efficacy and safety of probiotics for prevention of chemoradiotherapy-induced diarrhea in people with abdominal and pelvic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis based on 23 randomized studies” [Int. J. Surg. 84 (2020 Dec) 69-77, doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.10.012]. Int J Surg. 2020 Nov 11;84:129-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.11.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33186770’. Zheln. 2020 Nov 18;47(1):r91d14. URI: https://zheln.com/record/2020/11/14/91/.

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