Balloon dilatation in achalasia: a new dilator.
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Balloon dilatation in achalasia: a new dilator.
A newly available balloon dilator for the treatment of achalasia and its advantages over existing instruments are discussed. Our experience with its use in seven patients is described.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Gut
سال: 1986
ISSN: 0017-5749
DOI: 10.1136/gut.27.8.986