BALLOON VALVOTOMY
\bəlˈuːn valvˈɒtəmɪ], \bəlˈuːn valvˈɒtəmɪ], \b_ə_l_ˈuː_n v_a_l_v_ˈɒ_t_ə_m_ɪ]\
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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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