Overtubes in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Wells, Christopher D; Fleischer, David E · Am J Gastroenterol · 2008

review · Level V

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Abstract

Gastrointestinal endoscopy is an evolving field kindled by technologic advances, scientific discoveries, and the innovative minds of endoscopists. The development and subsequent applications of overtubes in gastrointestinal endoscopy mirror this larger evolution. In this article, we review the development, applications, and complications associated with overtubes in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

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