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Endoscopy 2014; 46(04): 314-317
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1365295
Endoscopy essentials
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Upper gastrointestinal tumors

Frank P. Vleggaar
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Peter D. Siersema
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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26 February 2014 (online)

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Endoscopy Essentials

Reviews in the Endoscopy Essentials series cite publications from the past year which, in the authors’ opinion, reflect the state-of-the-art in endoscopy. Alongside a short summary of each paper, authors explain why they consider their selected articles to be of importance.

 

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