1-20 of 2210 Search Results for

dilatation

Follow your search
Access your saved searches in your account

Would you like to receive an alert when new items match your search?
Close Modal
Sort by
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Book
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Series: Frontiers of Gastrointestinal Research
Volume: 27
Published: 13 November 2009
10.1159/000258360
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9309-0
... Abstract Benign pyloric stenosis and gastric outlet obstruction are most commonly caused by peptic ulcer disease. Endoscopic balloon dilation of benign gastric outlet obstruction is a safe, successful, cost-effective, longlasting alternative to surgery and should be the first-line therapy...
Book Chapter
... Abstract Disturbances of the humoral immune system have been described in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM). Various circulating cardiac antibodies have been detected among DCM patients. Circulatingantibodies are extractable by immunoadsorption. Recent studies have shown that removal...
Book Chapter
Series: Progress in Respiratory Research
Volume: 30
Published: 06 October 1999
10.1159/000062104
EISBN: 978-3-318-00415-1
Book Chapter
Series: Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Volume: 73
Published: 10 April 2012
10.1159/000334461
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9932-0
... Abstract Over the past decade, there has also been renewed interest in serial dilatation for the management of subglottic and tracheal stenosis with the advent of new technologies such as airway balloons designed for the pediatric airway. In this chapter, the authors describe the technique...
Book Chapter
Series: Frontiers of Gastrointestinal Research
Volume: 27
Published: 13 November 2009
10.1159/000258352
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9309-0
... Abstract The main indication for esophageal dilation is to relieve benign or malignant dysphagia. Endoscopic dilation of malignant strictures is also performed to facilitate the completion of endoscopic procedures, such as endoscopic ultrasonographic tumor staging and to permit the placement...
Book Chapter
Series: Frontiers of Gastrointestinal Research
Volume: 27
Published: 13 November 2009
10.1159/000258377
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9309-0
... Abstract Endoscopic dilation of the ampulla of Vater, or endoscopic balloon sphincteroplasty, has been practiced by endoscopists for over 25 years. After initial widespread application of the technique, its use has decreased, largely due to concerns of a high incidence of pancreatitis resulting...
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Series: Frontiers of Gastrointestinal Research
Volume: 27
Published: 13 November 2009
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9309-0
...References References 1. Lew RJ, Kochman ML: A review of endoscopic methods of esophageal dilation. J Clin Gastroenterol 2002;35:117-126 2. Richter JE: Peptic strictures of the esophagus. Gastro-enterol Clin North Am 1999;28:875-891 3. Riley SA, Attwood SE: Guidelines on the use...
Book Chapter
Series: Frontiers of Gastrointestinal Research
Volume: 27
Published: 13 November 2009
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9309-0
...References References 1. Staritz M, Ewe K, Meyer zum Buschenfelde KH: Endoscopic papillary dilation for the treatment of common bile duct stones and papillary stenosis. Endoscopy 1983;15:197-198 2. Mac Mathuna P, Siegenberg D, Gibbons D, et al: The acute and long-term effect of balloon...
Book Chapter
Series: Frontiers of Gastrointestinal Research
Volume: 27
Published: 13 November 2009
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9309-0
...References References 1. Yusuf TE, Brugge WR: Endoscopic therapy of benign pyloric stenosis and gastric outlet obstruction. Curr Opin Gastroenterol 2006;22:570-573 2. Griffin SM, Chung SC, Leung JW, Li AK: Peptic pyloric stenosis treated by endoscopic balloon dilatation. Br J Surg 1989;76...