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Intraoperative transluminal balloon dilatation permits simpler safer reconstructive surgery
P J McMillan1, J Collin, E W Fletcher
1Department of Radiology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Clinical Radiology
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Intraoperative transluminal balloon dilatation offers clinical and radiological benefits for patients. This technique presents specific indications and advantages for surgical interventions.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Intraoperative transluminal balloon dilatation is an emerging technique.
- Evaluating its clinical and radiological utility is crucial.
Observation:
- Seven patients underwent intraoperative transluminal balloon dilatation.
- Clinical and radiological data were collected for each case.
Findings:
- The study details the clinical presentation and radiological findings in these seven patients.
- Specific indications for employing this dilatation technique were identified.
Implications:
- The findings highlight the advantages of intraoperative transluminal balloon dilatation.
- This technique may offer a valuable minimally invasive option in specific surgical scenarios.