Analysis of droplets generated during gastrointestinal endoscopic examinations using a high speed camera

Endoscopy 2021; 53(02): 207-208
DOI: 10.1055/a-1272-3821

COVID-19 communication

Dong Seok Lee

Department of Gastroenterology, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea

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Ji Won Kim

Department of Gastroenterology, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea

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