Impact of balloon inflation on the insertion of endoscopic ultrasound: a prospective, randomized controlled trial
Background and study aims During endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), patients may experience severe discomfort. The radial echoendoscope has a balloon around its tip. Balloon inflation prior to insertion may reduce contact injury and pharyngeal pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-1096-0438 |