Radial dilation of nephrostomy balloons: a comparative analysis

PURPOSE: The dynamics of percutaneous balloon expansion may differ with increasing extrinsic compressive forces and increasing inflation pressures. This study compares the ability of percutaneous balloons to expand under different radial constrictive forces. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three 30F nephrost...

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Main Authors: Kari Hendlin, Manoj Monga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2008-10-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382008000500002