Review
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 16, 2012; 4(11): 500-505
Published online Nov 16, 2012. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i11.500
Table 2 Major complications related to endoscopic balloon dilation of strictures
Ref.Complication
Gustavsson et al[29]1.4% bowel perforation
1% major bleeding
1.3% minor bleeding
1.2% abdominal pain or fever
Scimeca et al[30]None
Mueller et al[31]2% bowel perforation