Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 70, Issue 2 , Pages 236-239 , August 2009

Endoscopy for acute upper GI tract hemorrhage: sooner is better

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 The opinions and assertions contained herein are the sole views of the author and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 70, Issue 2 , Pages 236-239 , August 2009

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