Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 70, Issue 5 , Pages 835-845.e2 , November 2009

Simulator training improves practical skills in therapeutic GI endoscopy: results from a randomized, blinded, controlled study

Received 12 November 2008 ,Accepted 3 January 2009.

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 DISCLOSURE: All authors disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this publication.

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doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.01.001

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