Endocystoscopy for colonic polyps: Is there a future for this diagnostic modality in routine practice?

CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Endosc Int Open 2021; 09(07): E1012-E1013
DOI: 10.1055/a-1468-4414

Editorial

Authors

Yasushi Sano

Gastrointestinal Center and Institute of Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Care (iMEC), Sano Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
Mineo Iwatate

Gastrointestinal Center and Institute of Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Care (iMEC), Sano Hospital, Hyogo, Japan

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