Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 7-13 , January 2008

Risks of Colonoscopy and Polypectomy

  • Gregory G. Ginsberg, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Gregory G. Ginsberg, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Gastroenterology Division, 3rd floor Ravdin Building, 3400 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.08.005

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 7-13 , January 2008

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