Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 49-52 , January 2010

EUS in the assessment of ampullary lesions prior to endoscopic resection

  • Gary J. Lim, MBChB, FRACP
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  • Benedict M. Devereaux, MBBS, MPhil, FACG, FRACP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Benedict M. Devereaux, MBBS, MPhil, FACG, FRACP, Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Butterfield St, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia

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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.2010.01.008

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 49-52 , January 2010

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