Study finds percutaneous balloon dilation offers better long-term outcomes than surgery for severe benign biliary strictures, ...

That is when Dr. Adam Abram, of Mechanicsburg, suggested she try a new procedure called balloon sinus dilation. “Basically what it is is a device developed by the same people who developed the ...

That is when Dr. Adam Abram, of Mechanicsburg, suggested she try a new procedure called balloon sinus dilation. “Basically what it is is a device developed by the same people who developed the ...

Background—Endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation (EPBD) has been reported as a safe and effective alternative to endoscopic sphincterotomy in the management of common bile duct (CBD) stones; its ...

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided balloon dilation compared to non-balloon dilation for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Materials and methods: A ...

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is seeking approval for 36 new fees unveiled during a public hearing on Thursday, ...

Patient characteristics and results are given in Table 1. Endoscopic balloon dilatation was accomplished technically in all 23 patients. All patients with peptic (Fig. 2) and corrosive-induced (Fig.

In conclusion, a good response can be expected in the majority of patients with peptic and corrosive-related GOO after balloon dilatation; however, poor results are noted for chronic pancreatitis ...

Background Double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE)-assisted endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) is a promising technique to manage small bowel stricture in patients with Crohn’s disease. This study will ...