Esophageal strictures in children. Treatment by balloon dilatation.
William S. Ball, JL Strife, J.G. Rosenkrantz, Richard B. Towbin, John H. Noseworthy
Abstract
William S. Ball, JL Strife, J.G. Rosenkrantz, Richard B. Towbin, John H. Noseworthy
Abstract
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