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  • Title: Dilation therapy for gastric outlet obstruction. Are balloons a bust?
    Author: Kozarek RA.
    Journal: J Clin Gastroenterol; 1993 Jul; 17(1):2-4. PubMed ID: 8409292.
    Abstract:
    Balloon dilation of gastric outlet obstruction has evolved over the past 10 years from a technical tour de force to a commonly applied treatment modality complementing or competing with conventional surgical therapy. While not risk-free, current data suggest that 60-80% of patients undergoing such dilation therapy have sustained relief of their obstructive symptoms although long term acid suppression or cessation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be necessary.
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