Radiofrequency ablation of pancreatic serous cystic neoplasms: feasibility, but for the wrong indication

Endoscopy 2021; 53(06): 666
DOI: 10.1055/a-1323-2782

Letter to the editor

Diane Lorenzo

¹Endoscopy Unit, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy La Garenne, APHP, France

,

Benedicte Jais

¹Endoscopy Unit, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy La Garenne, APHP, France

,

Philippe Levy

²Pancreatology unit, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy La Garenne, APHP, France

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