Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 2-11 , January 2010

Advancements in endoscopic imaging for the detection of esophageal dysplasia and carcinoma

  • Herbert C. Wolfsen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
    • Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Herbert C. Wolfsen, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224

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

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2010.01.002

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 2-11 , January 2010

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