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Endoscopy 2003; 35(9): 768-771
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41587
Kos Symposium
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Recommendations of the ESGE Workshop on Ethical, Clinical, and Economic Dilemmas Arising from the Implementation of New Techniques

First European Symposium on Ethics in Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Kos, Greece, June 2003J.  Devière, J.  Hochberger, H.  Neuhaus, T.  Ponchon, N.  Eugenidis, C.  Neumann, S.  Ladas
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20 August 2003 (online)

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Introduction

In this workshop, certain diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures were discussed regarding their current status, risks involved, ethical concerns, and recommendations.

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J. Hochberger, M. D.

Chairman · Department of Gastroenterology · St. Bernward Hospital

Treibestrasse 9 · 31134 Hildesheim · Germany

Fax: + 49-5121-901242

Email: pd.dr.j.hochberger@bernward-khs.de

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