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. 1983 Sep;24(9):863-6.
doi: 10.1136/gut.24.9.863.

Overtubes (sleeves) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

P B Cotton

Overtubes (sleeves) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

P B Cotton. Gut. 1983 Sep.

Abstract

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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