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Real-Time Endoscopic Pathology Assessment of Colorectal Polyps

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Douglas K. Rex is a consultant for and receives research support from Olympus America Inc. (Center Valley, PA).

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Rex, D.K. Real-Time Endoscopic Pathology Assessment of Colorectal Polyps. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 15, 354 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11894-013-0354-0

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