Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 141-147 , July 2007

EUS-Guided Drainage of Obstructed Pancreatico-Biliary Ducts

  • Michel Kahaleh, MD

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

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.04.001

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 141-147 , July 2007

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