| Literature DB >> 106652 |
Abstract
The fluoroscopically controlled Foley catheter technique can be used to remove nonopaque esophageal foreign bodies that are smooth or soft and foreign bodies in patients with esophageal strictures or after esophageal atresia repair. These situations have previously been felt to be contraindications for this procedure. Successful treatment was accomplished in 21 of 25 patients.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 106652 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.132.3.441
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol ISSN: 0361-803X Impact factor: 3.959