Low yield for non-targeted biopsies of the stomach and esophagus during elective esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Background and study aims Biopsies of non-specific mucosal findings are often performed during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). We sought to determine the prevalence and clinical utility of non-targeted biopsies of the stomach and esophagus. Patients and methods We conducted a retrospect...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-119791 |