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State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

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Archive > September, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 9

Thinking of Buying...An Endoscopic Camera

Your physicians demand HD images, but also regular maintenance.

Eric Haas, MD, FACS

Price is definitely a consideration when buying an endoscopic camera. All things being equal, a better price means a better buy. But keep in mind that image quality dominates the decision for clinical users. If your physicians know they'll have to struggle with your endoscopic cameras, they may go elsewhere. Here are some observations on endoscopic camera choices.

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