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Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Precise...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Balloon dilatation reduces the basal LES pressure by tearing muscle fibers
Presentation of the Balloon in the Gastric Fundus
The image and the video clip show in retroflexed the balloon in the gastric fundus.
Quick Look at the Esophageal Mucosa After Dilation
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
Retroflexed Image of Narrowed Gastroesophageal...
A "tight" gastroesophageal junction retroflexed image Sir Thomas Willis is credited with the first report of a patient with achalasia in 1674. Von Mikulicz in 1882 and Einhorn in 1888 hypothesized...
Achalasia - Residual Food - 50 Year-Old Lady
This 50 year-old lady presented with progressive dysphagia to solids and liquids.
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