Magnetically assisted capsule endoscopy as a mass screening tool: is it ready for prime time?

Endoscopy 2021; 53(09): 920-921
DOI: 10.1055/a-1348-1219

Editorial

Referring to Li Z et al. p. 914–919

Khek Yu Ho

Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore

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