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Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 45, 2010 - Issue 10
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Liver and Biliary Tract

Failed biliary access following needle knife fistulotomy: is repeat interval ERCP worthwhile?

David Kevans Department of Gastroenterology, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Faisal Zeb Department of Gastroenterology, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Fergal Donnellan Department of Gastroenterology, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Gary Courtney Department of Gastroenterology, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Abdur R. Aftab Department of Gastroenterology, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland
Pages 1238-1241 | Received 27 Mar 2010, Accepted 19 May 2010, Published online: 16 Jun 2010

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