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Adherence to BSG adenoma surveillance guidelines will reduce colonoscopic workload
  1. R C Thomas,
  2. C Selinger,
  3. M D Rutter
  1. University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr R C Thomas
    Department of Gastroenterology/GIM, University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwich, Stockton TS9 6ED, UK; r1cht72aol.com

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