The challenge of fistula closure in Crohn's disease: an endoscopic technique for closure of a fistula

Endoscopy 2021; 53(02): E55-E57
DOI: 10.1055/a-1173-8540

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Authors

Satohiro Matsumoto

Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama, Japan
Hirosato Mashima

Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama, Japan

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