Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 218-224 , October 2007

Risks of Sedation and Analgesia

  • John J. Vargo, MD, MPH

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to John J. Vargo, MD, MPH, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Desk A-30, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195.

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.08.001

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 218-224 , October 2007

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