Colonoscopic polypectomy prompted by ultrasound findings in a pediatric patient.

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr

Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, The Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, OH 44195, USA.

Published: September 2009

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