Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 12-17 , January 2010

The role of endoscopic ultrasonography in Barrett's esophagus and early esophageal cancer

  • Jason Dunn, BSc, MRCP

      Affiliations

    • National Medical Laser Center, University College, London, UK
    • ,
  • Laurence Lovat, BSc, PhD, FRCP

      Affiliations

    • National Medical Laser Center, University College, London, UK
    • Gastroenterology Department, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Laurence Lovat, BSc, PhD, FRCP, National Medical Laser Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 67-73 Riding House Street, London W1W 7EJ

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 The authors report 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.2010.01.006

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 12-17 , January 2010

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