Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 154-159 , October 2006

Pillcam ESO: A Primer

  • Glenn M. Eisen, MD, MPH

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Glenn M. Eisen, MD, MPH, Oregon Health Sciences University, Mail code PV310, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239.

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2006.11.003

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 154-159 , October 2006

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