BALLOON DILATATION
\bəlˈuːn da͡ɪlɐtˈe͡ɪʃən], \bəlˈuːn daɪlɐtˈeɪʃən], \b_ə_l_ˈuː_n d_aɪ_l_ɐ_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Nonoperative repair of occluded vessels, ducts, or valves by insertion of a balloon catheter. It is used, amoung other things, to treat varices, torn retinas, renal and biliary calculi, gastric, bronchial and rectal stenoses, and heart valves, and includes catheterization with Fogarty and Foley catheters.
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