Abstract
In cases in which the ureters or biliary tree is encased by large tumors, it may be difficult to dilate a pathway for a stent with a balloon catheter. In ten consecutive patients in whom balloon dilatation was unsuccessful, a coaxial tapered Teflon cancer dilator successfully crossed the obstruction.
Original language | English (US) |
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Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Radiology |
Volume | 157 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1985 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging