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Review
. 2008 Nov;22(11):900-2.
doi: 10.1155/2008/826271.

The in-patient colonoscopy: a difficult endeavor

Robert Enns  1 , Darin Krygier
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Review

The in-patient colonoscopy: a difficult endeavor

Robert Enns et al. Can J Gastroenterol. 2008 Nov.
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