Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 189-194 , July 2007

The Role of Fluoroscopy in the Endoscopic Management of Luminal Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG, FASGE

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Douglas G. Adler MD, FACG, FASGE, Huntsman Cancer Center, University of Utah, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.

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PII: S1096-2883(07)00027-7

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.04.006

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 189-194 , July 2007

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