Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 71, Issue 1 , Pages 53-63 , January 2010

In vivo characterization of pancreatic and lymph node tissue by using EUS spectrum analysis: a validation study

Received 25 May 2009 ,Accepted 23 August 2009.

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

 If you would like to chat with an author of this article, you may contact Dr. Kumon at rkumon@umich.edu.

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doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.08.027

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