Clin Endosc.  2014 Jan;47(1):3-4.

Rectal Retroflexion during Colonoscopy: A Bridge over Troubled Water

• Kwon KA
• Hahm KB

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Colonoscopy*

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