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Esophageal strictures in children. Treatment by balloon dilatation.

William S. Ball, JL Strife, J.G. Rosenkrantz, Richard B. Towbin, John H. Noseworthy

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The authors describe a new technique for dilatation of an esophageal stricture in a child. Under fluoroscopic control, a small guide wire is passed through the narrowed area. Dilation is accomplished with the Grüntzig balloon catheter.

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The authors describe a new technique for dilatation of an esophageal stricture in a child. Under fluoroscopic control, a small guide wire is passed through the narrowed area. Dilation is accomplished with the Grüntzig balloon catheter.

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The authors describe a new technique for dilatation of an esophageal stricture in a child. Under fluoroscopic control, a small guide wire is passed through the narrowed area. Dilation is accomplished with the Grüntzig balloon catheter.

Key concepts: Medicine, Balloon dilatation, Balloon dilation, Balloon, Esophageal stricture, Esophageal dilatation, Balloon catheter, Catheter

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