Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 73-77 , April 2005

Endoscopic Ultrasound for Evaluation of High-Grade Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus

  • Alberto Larghi, MD, PhD
    • ,
  • Irving Waxman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Irving Waxman, MD, The University of Chicago, Section of Gastroenterology, 5758 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 9028, Chicago, IL 60637.

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2005.02.005

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 73-77 , April 2005

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