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...
Main Authors: | Jinwoo Kang, Sang Hyub Lee, Jae Woo Lee, Dong Kee Jang, Jin Ho Choi, Young Hoon Choi, Woo Hyun Paik, Dong-Won Ahn, Ji Bong Jeong, Ji Kon Ryu, Yong-Tae Kim |
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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 |
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