Simple technique for the intraoperative detection of Crohn's strictures with a calibration sphere.
Several methods have been used to detect and evaluate small-bowel strictures in Crohn's disease. We describe a simple technique for the calibration of strictures using a 2.5-cm medical plastic sphere. This method provides an aseptic, safe, and effective calibration of the entire small bowel.
García-Granero
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Department of General Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Spain.
Esclápez
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P
García-Armengol
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J
Espí
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Planelles
J
J
Millán
M
M
Lledó
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S
D002138:Calibration; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D012016:Reference Values; D012720:Severity of Illness Index