Fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation for benign anastomotic stricture in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
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.
Kim
Jin Hyoung
JH
Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Shin
Ji Hoon
JH
Song
Ho-Young
HY
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*