Recanalization using diathermic dilator for stent obstruction due to tumor ingrowth

Endoscopy 2014; 46(S 01): E236-E237
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1365434

Cases and Techniques Library (CTL)

Takeshi Ogura

Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan

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Daisuke Masuda

Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan

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Akira Imoto

Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan

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Rieko Kamiyama

Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan

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Saori Onda

Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan

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Kazuhide Higuchi

Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan

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