Capsule endoscopy emissions: less than expected and largely influenced by patient transport

Endoscopy 2024; 56(10): 747-748
DOI: 10.1055/a-2336-4320

Editorial

Referring to Pioche M et al. doi: 10.1055/a-2313-5142

Authors

Vicente Lorenzo-Zúñiga

¹Gastroenterology and Endoscopy / IIS La Fe, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain (Ringgold ID: RIN16273)

²Medicine, Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Valencia, Spain (Ringgold ID: RIN253344)

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