Endoscopic treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum: a never ending (r)evolution

Endoscopy 2022; 54(04): 352-353
DOI: 10.1055/a-1616-1092

Editorial

Referring to Al Ghamdi SS et al. p. 345–351

Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy

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