Relevance of Findings by Capsule Enteroscopy in the Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease

Ana Caldeira¹

¹Local de Trabalho: Serviço de Gastrenterologia – Hospital Amato Lusitano,  Castelo Branco;

E-mail: ailpcaldeira@gmail.com

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