Biliary stricture dilatation: use of the Grüntzig balloon catheter

Burhenne, H.J.; Morris, D.C.

Journal of the Canadian Association of Radiologists 31(3): 196-197

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0008-2902
PMID: 6252209
Document Number: 167794
The Grünzig ballon catheter in use for angioplasty was found well suited for the dilatation of strictures in the biliary tract. It may be applied in benign or malignant strictures or for dilatation of the T-tube sinus tract. The application of the ballon catheter is described for malignant stricture dilatation preceding internal biliary drainage procedures.

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