Imprint cytology: A diagnostic aid in interpretation of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsies
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0976-5042,0976-5050
DOI: 10.4103/0976-5042.150661