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Endoscopy 2000; 32(1): 62-71
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-139
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Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasonography: State of the Art at the New Millenium

M. S. Bhutani
  • University of Florida and VA Medical Center, Gainesville Florida, USA
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F.A.C.G. F.A.C.P. M.D. M. S. Bhutani

Director, Center for Endoscopic Ultrasound & Experimental Endoscopy University of Florida

P.O. Box 100214

Gainesville, FL 32610-0214

USA

Phone: +1-352-392-3618

Email: bhutanim@medicine.ufl.edu