Capsule Endoscopy Is Feasible in Small Children

L. Aabakken; T. Scholz; A. B. Østensen; R. Emblem; T. Jermstad

doi:10.1055/s-2003-41595

Endoscopy, Table of Contents

Endoscopy 2003; 35(9): 798
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41595

Unusual Cases and Technical Notes

Capsule Endoscopy Is Feasible in Small Children

L. Aabakken¹ , T. Scholz² , A. B. Østensen³ , R. Emblem² , T. Jermstad¹

¹Dept. of Medical Gastroenterology, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
²Dept. of Pediatric Surgery, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
³Dept. of Pediatrics, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Oslo, Norway

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L. Aabakken, M. D.

Dept. of Medical Gastroenterology
Rikshospitalet University Hospital

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Norway

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