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Archive > February, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 2

What's New in Endoscope Technology

5 developments that may dramatically improvethe way physicians perform colonoscopies.

Jerome Waye

We've seen a proliferation of endoscopic advances and instrumentation over the last few years as device manufacturers strive to keep pace with a continued industrywide emphasis on quick and effective colonoscopy. From navigating through the sigmoid colon more easily to speeding turnover times between cases, here's a look at a just a few innovations that could soon improve your GI service line in the near future.

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