Gastroenterology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 338-343 , August 2008

The Detection of Flat and Depressed Colorectal Lesions: Which Endoscopic Imaging Approach?

  • David P. Hurlstone

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to David P Hurlstone: FRCP MD (Dist), Consultant Endoscopist and Honorary Reader in Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Room BD 82/B Floor, Department of Endoscopy, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, South Yorkshire S10 2JF, United Kingdom

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doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2008.06.027

Gastroenterology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 338-343 , August 2008

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