Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 36-44 , January 2008

Risks of Endoscopic Enteral Access

  • Mark H. DeLegge, MD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Mark H. DeLegge, Medical University of South Carolina, Digestive Disease Center, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, 210 Clinical Science Building, Charleston, SC 29425.
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  • Amy J. Berry, RD, CNSD

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.08.009

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 36-44 , January 2008

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