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Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 27, 1992 - Issue 10
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Original Article

The Anatomic Range of Examination by Fibreoptic Rectosigmoidoscopy (60 Centimetres)

J. Jensen Dept. of Radiology, Varberg Hospital, and Dept. of Surgery, Sahlgren's Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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J. Kewenter Dept. of Radiology, Varberg Hospital, and Dept. of Surgery, Sahlgren's Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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J. Swedenborg Dept. of Radiology, Varberg Hospital, and Dept. of Surgery, Sahlgren's Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
Pages 842-844 | Received 16 Dec 1991, Accepted 11 May 1992, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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