Water‐jet outer sheath with braided shape memory polymer tubes for upper gastrointestinal tract screening

Flexible endoscopes have become an important tool for the diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer. However, there are several limitations to the use of endoscopes in rural areas, including their high cost, poor portability, and unstable platform.

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