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Achalasia - Guidewire For Esophageal Dilation...

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The rationale for dilation is to produce a controlled tear of the lower esophageal sphincter, which will result in relief of distal esophageal obstruction. This is the most effective non-surgical treatment...

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Achalasia - Guidewire For Esophageal Dilation...

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A Wilson Cook balloon for achalasia with a 30 mm diameter was advanced over the guide wire with the middle of the balloon traversing the GE junction. The goal of therapy for achalasia is to relieve...

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Achalasia - Guidewire For Esophageal Dilation...

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Simple endoscopy is performed and the guidewire is placed in the antrum on the greater curve and the distance from the mouthpiece to the z-line recorded.

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Achalasia - Guidewire For Esophageal Dilation...

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In the image as well as the video clip shows a guide wire is placed through the endoscope.

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Achalasia - Endoscopic Features

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After removing the food and liquid from the esophagus, the characteristic “pop” is felt as the endoscope is passed through the tight lower esophageal sphincter into the stomach. Endoscopic diagnostic...

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Achalasia - Tight Gastroesophageal Junction

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The GE junction was tight suggestive of motor dysphagia This 33 year old female, 8 years previously underwent an open surgery by chest approach (Heller myotomy) due to Esophageal Achalasia since...

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Esophageal Stricture Due To Ingestion Of...

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A 72 year-old male with esophageal stricture due to a corrosive substance containing acetone. Patient refers to have accidentally ingested acetone thinking it was an alcoholic drink.

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Chromatoscopy Of Barrett's Esophagus + Biopsy

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The biopsies did not displayed, Barrett´s esophagus.

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Chromatoscopy Of Barrett's Esophagus

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Chromatoscopy with lugol´s stain. Fundical´s cell are observed.

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Hiatal Hernia - Above Is An Esophageal Stricture...

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Balloon esophageal dilatation is an effective and safe first-line therapy. Complications are quite rare and manageable.

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