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Transmediastinal Endoscopic Intervention

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery volume 15, pages 1303–1305 (2011)Cite this article

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    Denise W. Gee & David W. Rattner

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Gee, D.W., Rattner, D.W. Transmediastinal Endoscopic Intervention. J Gastrointest Surg 15, 1303–1305 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-011-1578-7

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Keywords

  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
  • Esophageal Wall
  • Submucosal Tunnel
  • Pulmonary Vein Ablation
  • Esophageal Leak