Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 61-64 , April 2009

Endoscopic transesophageal access techniques

  • Priscilla Magno, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Priscilla Magno, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, PMB 711, 89 De Diego Ave Suite 105, San Juan, PR 00927-6346

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 The author reports no direct financial interests that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted manuscript.

PII: S1096-2883(09)00026-6

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2009.06.002

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 61-64 , April 2009

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