A new oesophageal dilator.
A new and safe oesophageal dilator, which eliminates most of the risks of known dilators, is described. The technique for its use is also described. A brief comparison with other dilators is made, and the satisfactory results of the new dilator are indicated.
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Livingstone Hospital, Port Elizabeth.
D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans