Diagram of a<unk> . A<unk>  is a type of "soft" catheter with an inflatable<unk> " at its tip which is used during a catheterization procedure to enlarge a narrow opening or passage within the body. The deflated<unk>  is positioned, then inflated to perform the necessary procedure, and deflated again in order to be removed. Some common uses include: *angioplasty or<unk>  septostomy, via cardiac catheterization (heart cath) *tuboplasty via uterine catheterization *pyeloplasty using a detachable inflatable<unk>  stent positioned via a cystocopic transvesicular approach.
Balloon catheter
Bonanno catheter
Word catheter
Catheter
Flow diverter
Macy catheter
Bakri balloon
Surgical staple