Fluoroscopically Guided Balloon Dilation for Benign Anastomotic Stricture in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
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چکیده
A benign anastomotic stricture is a common complication of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) surgery and is difficult to manage conservatively. Fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation has a number of advantages and is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of various benign anastomotic strictures in the UGI tract.
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