Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 39-45 , January 2007

EUS-Guided Cholangio Drainage and Rendezvous Techniques

  • Michel Kahaleh, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Michel Kahaleh, MD, Digestive Health Center of Excellence, MSB 2153, Box 800708, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0708.

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PII: S1096-2883(06)00091-X

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2006.11.014

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 39-45 , January 2007

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