The rediscovery of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in gastric cancer staging

G. Caletti; P. Fusaroli

doi:10.1055/s-0032-1309770

Endoscopy, Table of Contents

Endoscopy 2012; 44(06): 553-555
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1309770

Editorial

The rediscovery of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in gastric cancer staging

G. Caletti

Department of Gastroenterology, University of Bologna/Imola Hospital, Castel San Pietro Terme, Italy

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P. Fusaroli

Department of Gastroenterology, University of Bologna/Imola Hospital, Castel San Pietro Terme, Italy

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