Tapering body stiffness shortens upper gastrointestinal examination via transoral insertion with ultrathin endoscope
Background and study aims Ultrathin endoscopes are commonly used for surveillance esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) to reduce discomfort associated with scope insertion. However, the flexibility of an ultrathin endoscope is a trade-off between reducing discomfort and lengthening examination time....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-1266-3203 |