Hydrostatic balloon dilatation of Crohn's strictures
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Efficacy and safety of hydrostatic balloon dilatation of ileocolonic Crohn's strictures: a prospective longterm analysis.
Preliminary reports have suggested that dilatation using hydrostatic through the scope balloons may be useful for the treatment of Crohn's strictures, A prospective longterm follow up (mean (SD) 33.6 (11.2) months) was carried out in 55 Crohn's patients with 59 ileocolonic strictures submitted to 78 dilatation procedures. Hydrostatic balloons were used (Rigiflator, Microvasive) with a diameter ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
سال: 2003
ISSN: 0269-2813
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2003.01715.x