Published in BMC Surg on July 03, 2007
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Detection and classification of the mucosal and vascular patterns (mucosal morphology) in Barrett's esophagus by using narrow band imaging. Gastrointest Endosc (2006) 2.22
In vitro evaluation of the radial and axial force of self-expanding esophageal stents. Endoscopy (2013) 2.18
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A prospective cohort study evaluating a novel colonoscopy platform featuring full-spectrum endoscopy. Endoscopy (2013) 1.95
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Removable self-expanding plastic esophageal stent as a continuous, non-permanent dilator in treating refractory benign esophageal strictures: a prospective two-center study. Am J Gastroenterol (2008) 1.92
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Lower risk of advanced neoplasia among patients with a previous negative result from a fecal test for colorectal cancer. Gastroenterology (2011) 1.83
Quality of life in newly diagnosed cancer patients waiting for surgery is seriously impaired. J Surg Oncol (2006) 1.82
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Efficacy of endoscopic closure of acute perforations of the gastrointestinal tract. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol (2012) 1.77
Electrocautery therapy for refractory anastomotic strictures of the esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc (2006) 1.76