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Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - 73 Year-Old...

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This 73 year old, male presented progressive dysphagia for solid and liquid. and lost of 20 pounds of weight. Endoscopy revealed a large tumor. Esophagus cancer may develop in any part of the esophagus.--...

Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Display...

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Examination of geographic areas of high incidence have identified a number of environmental factors strongly linked to the development of esophageal dysplasia and squamous carcinoma In the United...

Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Precise...

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At least 5X more common is men with the male/female ratio varying markedly worldwide, probably representing the variable exposure to environmental factors At least 4X more common in blacks in the U.S.,...

A Large Fungating and Ulcerating Lesion Presented...

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The gastric fundus shows a large fungating and ulcerating lesion, retroflexed image. A history of smoking and/or alcoholism is often present in patients with esophageal squamous carcinoma, while a...

Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Endoscopic...

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Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is largely associated with a poor prognosis, and the development and metastasis of this tumour are complicated. Direct invasion of adjacent organs such as the...

Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - 72 Year-Old...

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Ulcerating Squamous cell carcinoma of the lower end of the esophagus. This 72 year-old female, presented with progressive dysphagia. In order to determinate the etiology an upper endoscopy was carried...

Status After Dilatation with Balloon - Endoscopic...

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Status after dilatation with balloon Achalasia is the best understood example of an esophageal motility disorder and characterized by esophageal aperistalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal...

Achalasia - Appearance of the LES After Treatment

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Balloon dilatation reduces the basal LES pressure by tearing muscle fibers

Presentation of the Balloon in the Gastric Fundus

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The image and the video clip show in retroflexed the balloon in the gastric fundus.

Quick Look at the Esophageal Mucosa After 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...

Achalasia After Treatment - Presentation of GI...

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The image and the video clip show the GI junction that has been dilated. Pneumatic dilatation is an effective procedure in the treatment of primary achalasia during the short- and long-term period.

Balloon Dilatation for Achalasia - Prefered Way...

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Performing balloon dilatation under endoscopic observation as an outpatient procedure is simple, safe and efficacious for treating patients with achalasia and referral of surgical myotomy should be...

Achalasia - Insertion of the Balloon

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Balloon dilatation mechanically stretches the contracted LES. A Rigiflex balloon with a 30 mm diameter was advanced over the guide wire with the middle of the balloon traversing the GE junction.

Achalasia - Presence of Residual Saliva

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The symptoms have a slow onset and progress gradually; many people delay seeking medical attention until symptoms are advanced. The major symptom is difficulty swallowing (liquids or solids) Some people...

Achalasia - Presentation of Whole Esophageal...

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Achalasia occurs with an incidence of approximately 1:100,000 with an equal gender distribution. It occurs at all ages with an increase in incidence observed after the seventh decade. Dysphagia is...

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