Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 68-73 , April 2007

Managing Anti-Coagulation for Endoscopic Procedures

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.02.002

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 68-73 , April 2007

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