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The art of surgical endoscopy has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Gastroenterologists and esophageal surgeons must familiarize themselves with the proper technique of examining a patient for upper endoscopy.
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Gaur, P., Dickinson, K.J. (2015). Esophageal Anatomy as Seen During Endoscopy and Basic Endoscopic Orientation. In: Blackmon, S.H., Kim, M.P., Dickinson, K.J. (eds) Atlas of Esophageal Disease and Intervention. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3088-3_3
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