Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 41-48 , January 2005

Endoscopic ultrasound in the evaluation of portal hypertension

  • Larry S. Miller, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Gastroenterology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Larry S. Miller, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.

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PII: S1096-2883(04)00107-X

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2004.10.007

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 41-48 , January 2005

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