Illi O E, Stauffer U G
Chir Pediatr. 1986;27(3):168-72.
Dilatation in oesophageal stenosis are normally done by repeated bouginage. Based upon our constructing plans of 1978 and after the experiences in coronary dilatation procedures made by Dr Grünzig, we developed in collaboration with Schneider, Medintag Zurich, a new dilatation system. Once in place the dilatation system served as a feeding tube as well as for dilatation which was done under slight sedation as a bedside treatment. We present the technical aspects as well as one of our first patients treated with this new technique. The follow-up is now 6 months.
