Abstract:Endoscopic dilation for severe benign biliary stricture using mechanical dilation devices is occasionally ineffective. Hence, diathermic dilation has recently been gaining attention as a salvage procedure. We evaluated the short‐ and long‐term outcomes of diathermic dilation for severe benign biliary stricture that could not be dilated using conventional mechanical dilation. Thirteen consecutive cases with severe benign biliary stricture that underwent diathermic dilation using 6‐Fr electrocautery dilator were… Show more
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