Clin Endosc.  2021 Sep;54(5):625-626. 10.5946/ce.2021.217.

Issues to be Considered for Learning Curve for Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy

• Shiwaku H
• Inoue H

• KMID: 2520541
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2021.217

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