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di·la·tor

 (dī-lā′tər, dī′lā′-, dĭ-lā′-)
n.
1. A muscle that dilates a body part, such as a blood vessel or the pupil of the eye.
2. An instrument that dilates a body part, such as a cavity, canal, or orifice.
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dilator

(daɪˈleɪtə; dɪ-) or

dilater

;

dilatator

(ˌdaɪləˈteɪtə; ˌdɪ-)
n
1. (Surgery) something that dilates an object, esp a surgical instrument for dilating a bodily cavity
2. (Physiology) a muscle that expands an orifice or dilates an organ
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di•la•tor

or di•lat•er

(daɪˈleɪ tər, dɪ-, ˈdaɪ leɪ-)

n.
1. any muscle that dilates a part of the body.
2. a surgical instrument for performing a dilatation.
[1595–1605]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.dilator - a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part
body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
2.dilator - a drug that causes dilation
drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
vasodilative, vasodilator - a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels
3.dilator - a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ
dilater
surgical instrument - a medical instrument used in surgery
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Translations

di·la·tor

n. dilatador.
1. músculo que dilata un órgano al contraerse;
2. instrumento quirúrgico para expandir o dilatar un orificio o paredes;
Hegar's ___ → ___ de Hegar, instrumento usado para dilatar el canal uterino.
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dilator

n dilatador m
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A rigiflex 30-mm balloon dilator (Boston Scientific, Natick, MA, USA) was used at the first endoscopic PBD procedure.
Effects of preoperative endoscopic pneumatic balloon dilatation on postoperative achalasia symptoms after Heller esophageal myotomy plus Dor fundoplication
Others have reported higher risk of perforation with 35 mm balloon than a 30 mm balloon.24 Minor problems of gastro esophageal reflux were seen in 52 patients (9.7%) in our study, managed with antireflux measures, whereas others reported up to 15-35%.25 A meta-analysis of 24 studies of 1144 patients reported in 2009 by the same authors, with a mean follow-up of almost three years, using Rigiflex pneumatic balloon dilator showed, good to excellent symptom relief in 74 to 90% of patients using 30, 35 and 40 mm balloons, respectively.25
Pneumatic Balloon Dilatation for Achalasia Cardia; Early and late results, a single center study
A high-pressure balloon dilator (Nephromax[TM] Microvasive, Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, MA, U.S.) or telescopic dilatators were used for tract dilatation.
The effects of previous open renal stone surgery types on PNL outcomes
After visualizing the biliary tract by contrast medium injection, the puncture route was dilated with a bougie dilation catheter (ES dilator; Zeon Medical, Tokyo, Japan) and a balloon dilator (Max Force; 4 mm in diameter, Boston Scientific) over a guidewire (0.035-inch Jagwire; Boston Scientific).
A case of malignant biliary obstruction with severe obesity successfully treated by endoscopic ultrasonography-guided biliary drainage
During this procedure it was noted that both of the ureteral orifices were extremely large and easily refluxed, so much so that a 36 French balloon dilator was required for ureteral obstruction during instillation.
Ureteral Embolization to Prevent Thrombotic Obstruction of Nephrostomy Catheters in the Context of Refractory Hemorrhagic Radiation Cystitis with Severe Vesicoureteral Reflux
PCNL tract creations are usually done by one of three dilatation technique like Alken Metal telescopic dilators, Amplatz Incremental dilator set or Balloon dilator. (1)
Single step vs serial dilatation for tract creation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a randomized controlled trial
*Devices: (1) Balloon dilator: Boston Scientific Company, Boston, MA, USA; (2) Needle knife: MTW Company, Germany; (3) High frequency electronic equipment: ERBE Company Tubingen, Germany; (4) Cryotherapy equipment: ERBE Company, Germany; (5) Local instillation catheter: Self-made, 125-cm length and 2-mm diameter.
Nonstent Combination Interventional Therapy for Treatment of Benign Cicatricial Airway Stenosis
Strictures were dilated with a 4 x 10-mm salivary balloon dilator inflated with 1.2 ml of sterile water.
Intraductal infusion of steroids in patients with Sjogren syndrome to treat painful salivary swelling: report of 2 cases
Conclusion: The balloon dilator and amplatz dilator have similar results with regard to efficacy, speed, and safety, However, the cost of the balloon dilator is higher than that of the arnplatz dilator.
Perklitan nefrolitotomide balon ve amplatz dilatatorlerin karsilastirmasr Retrospektif dejerlendirme / A comparison of balloon and amplatz dilators in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a retrospective evaluation
The aim of our pilot study was to document our experiences comparing a single-step balloon dilator (Pathway) with ASD.
Single-centre comparison of a novel single-step balloon inflation device and Amplatz sheath dilatation during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a pilot study

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