Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 224-228 , October 2011

Quality in the ambulatory endoscopy center

  • Bret T. Petersen, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Bret T. Petersen, MD, Charlton 8, GI Endoscopy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55902

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2011.07.002

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 224-228 , October 2011

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