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Correction of Deficiencies in Flexible Fiberoptic Sigmoidoscope Cleaning and Disinfection Technique in Family Practice and Internal Medicine Offices

Frank W. Jackson, MD; Marilee D. Ball, RN, CGRN

Arch Fam Med. 1997;6(6):578-582.


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