Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 208-212 , October 2007

Reducing Risk During Endoscopy in Patients with Implanted Electronic Devices

  • Bret T. Petersen, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Bret T. Petersen, MD, Charlton 8, GI Endoscopy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.

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PII: S1096-2883(07)00061-7

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.09.001

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 208-212 , October 2007

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