Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 161-164 , January 2005

Endoscopic and histopathologic findings after formalin application for hemorrhage caused by chronic radiation-induced proctitis

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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 161-164 , January 2005

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