Overtubes (sleeves) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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Overtubes (sleeves) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Overtubes are short sleeves designed to fit over the shaft of fibrescopes. Several home made overtubes have been described. We have reviewed design principles and many potential applications, which are not widely appreciated.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Gut
سال: 1983
ISSN: 0017-5749
DOI: 10.1136/gut.24.9.863