Expanding Role of Self Expanding Esophageal Stents
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Self-expanding metal stents in postoperative esophageal leaks.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0976-5042,0976-5050
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700253