Hand-Made Loop Applied With Snare to Prevent Postpolypectomy Bleeding

Endoscopy 2003; 35(9): 800-801
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41578

Unusual Cases and Technical Notes

D. Marques Chaves¹ , S. Matuguma¹ , P. Sakai¹ , S. Penagos¹ , S. Ishioka¹

¹ Endoscopy Service, Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil

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