Why don’t endoscopists follow guideline recommendations and how can we improve adherence?

Philip Schoenfeld

doi:10.1055/s-0043-124871

Endoscopy, Table of Contents

Endoscopy 2018; 50(02): 93-95
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-124871

Editorial

Why don’t endoscopists follow guideline recommendations and how can we improve adherence?

Referring to Gessl I et al. p. 119–127

Philip Schoenfeld

Gastroenterology Section, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, United States

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