title: Dilation therapy for gastric outlet obstruction. Are balloons a bust?
abstract: Balloon dilation of gastric outlet obstruction has evolved over the past 10 years from a technical tour de force to a commonly applied treatment modality complementing or competing with conventional surgical therapy. While not risk-free, current data suggest that 60-80% of patients undergoing such dilation therapy have sustained relief of their obstructive symptoms although long term acid suppression or cessation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be necessary.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kozarek
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D017219:Gastric Outlet Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans