Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration and fine-needle biopsy for solid lesions: Does a “belt and suspenders” approach add value?

Endoscopy 2020; 52(01): 9-10
DOI: 10.1055/a-1039-1327

Editorial

Referring to van Riet PA et al. p. 37–44

Douglas G. Adler

Gastroenterology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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