An unexpected complication after EGD

  • Daniel Hernandez
  • Marcella Rivas
  • David Sotello
  • Ebtesam Islam
Keywords: pneumoperitoneum, peptic ulcer, esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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Published
2018-07-20
How to Cite
Hernandez, D., Rivas, M., Sotello, D., & Islam, E. (2018). An unexpected complication after EGD. The Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles, 6(25), 47-49. https://doi.org/10.12746/swrccc.v6i25.491