J Korean Surg Soc.  2011 Feb;80(2):164-164. 10.4174/jkss.2011.80.2.164.

Localization of Stricture in Crohn's Disease with Foley Catheter

• Genc V
• Karaca AS
• Kocaay AF
• Erkek AB

• KMID: 2117127
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4174/jkss.2011.80.2.164

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Catheters
Constriction, Pathologic
Crohn Disease

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Foley catheter balloon did not pass through the stricturel area and strictureplasty was performed.

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