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What is the optimal bowel preparation for capsule endoscopy?

Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 5, pages 418–419 (2008)Cite this article

Wei W et al. (2008) Purgative bowel cleansing combined with simethicone improves capsule endoscopy imaging. Am J Gastroenterol 103: 77–82

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  1. Department of Gastroenterology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, PO Box 169, Hadera 38100, Israel fireman@hy.health.gov.il

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