Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 200-204 , October 2007

Risk of Repetitive-Use Syndromes and Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Jerome H. Siegel, MD, MACG, FASGE, AGAF, FACP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Jerome H. Siegel, MD, MACG, FASGE, AGAF, FACP, 60 East End Avenue, New York, NY 10028.

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PII: S1096-2883(07)00055-1

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.08.010

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 200-204 , October 2007

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