A comparative study of small and large balloon dilation for the treatment of benign colorectal anastomotic stricture after colectomy for colorectal cancer in adults [PDF]
Scientific ReportsSeveral treatments have been used for benign colorectal anastomotic stricture (BCAS). We aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of small and large balloon dilation for BCAS. Between October 2012 and February 2025, 43 consecutive patients with BCAS
Ping Liu +3 more
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Endoscopic incisional balloon dilation combined with anti‐scarring agents for postoperative esophageal anastomotic strictures [PDF]
DEN OpenThe management of locally advanced esophageal cancer typically involves esophagectomy; however, postoperative complications, particularly anastomotic stricture, remain prevalent.
Ken Kumagai +15 more
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Computational study of the balloon dilation steps on transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023 Balloon dilation is a commonly used assistant method in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and plays an important role during valve implantation procedure.
Jianming Li +7 more
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Retrograde balloon dilation as a therapeutic option for post-gynecologic surgery ureteral stricture followed by ureteroureterostomy: a comparative study regarding stricture length [PDF]
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine, 2018 Background To evaluate the success rate of balloon dilation and the factors possibly influencing the outcomes of balloon dilation for the ureteric strictured portion of ureteroureterostomy (UUS) site in patients with post-gynecologic surgeries. Methods A
Geon Woo Lim +5 more
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BMC Gastroenterology, 2023 Background Benign choledochojejunal anastomotic stricture (CJS) is a common complication of pancreaticoduodenectomy and choledochojejunostomy. CJS is generally treated with balloon dilation, using balloon endoscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde ...
Yuhei Iwasa +8 more
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An effective case of bronchoscopic balloon dilatation for tuberculous bronchial stenosis
Respirology Case Reports, 2023 Endobronchial tuberculosis often causes bronchial stenosis. Balloon dilation is a minimally invasive and effective bronchoscopic intervention for bronchial stenosis; however, reports on balloon dilation in older individuals are limited. We present a case
Yukari Ichikawa +5 more
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Percutaneous transhepatic balloon dilation of biliary-enteric anastomotic strictures after surgical repair of iatrogenic bile duct injuries. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous balloon dilation of biliary-enteric anastomotic strictures resulting from surgical repair of laparoscopic cholecystectomy-related bile duct injuries.
Andrew Y Lee +4 more
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Achalasia – balloon dilation or surgery? [PDF]
Medical Science Monitor, 2013 The optimal therapeutic schedule in patients with achalasia is still under discussion. The aim of this study was to review our institution's experience with myotomy and dilation in patients with achalasia.Clinical data were available for 59 patients who had ever had myotomy (n=38), dilation (n=21), or both procedures (n=8) between 2000 and 2007 ...
Tabola, Renata +4 more
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MitraClip for Severe Mitral Regurgitation from Chordal Rupture during Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty
Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal, 2022 Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become an established alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for high-, intermediate-, and low-risk patients.
Akiva Rosenzveig +4 more
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Adjunctive strategies in the management of resistant, 'undilatable' coronary lesions after successfully crossing a CTO with a guidewire. [PDF]
, 2014 Successful revascularisation of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) remains one of the greatest challenges in the era of contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Fairley, SL +5 more
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