Technique for Endoscopic Hemostasis of a Bleeding Peptic Ulcer in a Gastrostomy Patient

C. Y. Choi; P. W. Y. Chiu; P. K. H. Kwong; S. H. Lam

doi:10.1055/s-2004-825708

Endoscopy, Table of Contents

Endoscopy 2004; 36(10): 928-929
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-825708

Unusual Cases and Technical Notes

Technique for Endoscopic Hemostasis of a Bleeding Peptic Ulcer in a Gastrostomy Patient

C. Y. Choi¹ , P. W. Y. Chiu¹ , P. K. H. Kwong¹ , S. H. Lam¹

¹ Dept. of Surgery, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong, China

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C. Y. Choi

Dept. of Surgery
United Christian Hospital

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