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Medical Definition of Balloon dilatation
1. Nonoperative repair of occluded vessels, ducts, or valves by insertion of a balloon catheter. It is used to treat varices, torn retinas, renal and biliary calculi, gastric, bronchial and rectal stenoses, and heart valves, and includes catheterization with fogarty and foley catheters. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Balloon Dilatation
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