Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 188-197 , October 2005

Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Trucut Biopsy of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions

  • Michael J. Levy, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Developmental Endoscopy Unit, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, MN.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Michael J. Levy, MD, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
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  • Maurits J. Wiersema, MD

      Affiliations

    • Indiana Medical Associates, LLC, Fort Wayne, IN.
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  • Suresh T. Chari, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Developmental Endoscopy Unit, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, MN.

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2005.10.007

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 188-197 , October 2005

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