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. 1983 Sep;24(9):863–866. doi: 10.1136/gut.24.9.863

Overtubes (sleeves) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

P B Cotton
PMCID: PMC1420092  PMID: 6884820

Abstract

Overtubes are short sleeves designed to fit over the shaft of fibrescopes. Several home made overtubes have been described. We have reviewed design principles and many potential applications, which are not widely appreciated.

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