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Lower esophageal cancer... is it more common than not, for there to be risk of preforation during an eus?
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Not common: Risks, benefits and alternatives of any procedure are explained during an informed consent, during which you can ask the proceduralist all the questions you want to ask, it's your right, wish you well
Answered 3/22/2019
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