Is a traction device an almighty tool for overcoming the difficulties of endoscopic submucosal dissection?

Endoscopy 2024; 56(03): 212-213
DOI: 10.1055/a-2234-8492

Editorial

Referring to Masgnaux L-J et al. doi: 10.1055/a-2109-4350

Naohisa Yahagi

¹Division of Research and Development for Minimally Invasive Treatment, Keio University School of Medicine Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan

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