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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2013; 19(41): 6962-6968
Published online Nov 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i41.6962
New progress in endoscopic treatment of esophageal diseases
Ping-Hong Zhou, Qiang Shi, Yun-Shi Zhong, Li-Qing Yao
Ping-Hong Zhou, Qiang Shi, Yun-Shi Zhong, Li-Qing Yao, Endoscopy Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
Author contributions: Zhou PH, Shi Q and Zhong YS contributed equally to this paper; Zhou PH designed the research; Shi Q and Zhong YS analyzed and interpreted the data, and drafted the article; Yao LQ provided final approval of the article.
Supported by National Natural Science Funds of China, No. 81101566; and Scientific Funds of Shanghai Government, 11DZ2280400, 12QA1400600, XYQ2011017, 11411950500
Correspondence to: Li-Qing Yao, MD, Endoscopy Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200032, China. yaoliqingfd@126.com
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Received: August 14, 2013
Revised: September 11, 2013
Accepted: September 29, 2013
Published online: November 7, 2013
Core Tip

Core tip: The detailed indications and processes of minimally invasive endoscopic therapy based on endoscopic submucosal dissection for esophageal diseases are described.