Abstract
Balloon dilatation of post-surgical upper gastrointestinal strictures was performed in a series of 36 patients. A total of 56 dilatations were carried out with immediate relief of symptoms in all patients with the exception of one unsuccessful dilatation. Patients remained symptom free for a period of up to 5 years. No complications were encountered. Balloon dilatation is a safe and effective means of managing post-surgical strictures.
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Sampson, C., Grundy, A. Radiological management of post-surgical strictures of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Eur. Radiol. 2, 117–120 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00171395
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