Endoscopy in eosinophilic esophagitis: within or beyond the reach of the endoscope?

Alex Straumann

doi:10.1055/s-0042-108575

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Endoscopy 2016; 48(09): 785-786
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-108575

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Endoscopy in eosinophilic esophagitis: within or beyond the reach of the endoscope?

Alex Straumann

Swiss EoE Research Network, Olten, Switzerland

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