Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 177-180 , October 2009

Endoscopist-directed propofol

  • Douglas K. Rex, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Douglas K. Rex, MD, Indiana University Medical Center, 550 N. University Blvd., #4100, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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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)00079-5

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2009.09.003

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 177-180 , October 2009

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