Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 66-71 , April 2006

Endoscopic Management of Anastomotic Esophageal Leaks

  • G.S. Raju, MD, FRCP, FACP, FACG

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to G.S. Raju, MD, FRCP, FACG, FACP, Center for Endoscopic Research, Education, and Training (CERTAIN), 4.106 McCullough Building, 301 University Boulevard, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555-0764.
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  • Orhan Tarcin, MD

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2006.03.003

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 66-71 , April 2006

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