Balloon Dilatation for Esophageal Achalasia

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Case description

Balloon dilatation (pneumatic dilatation) This case the balloon was filled with water instead of air Pneumatic dilatation is considered to be the first line therapy for achalasia, but long-term outcome studies are scarce and limited by their retrospective design. There is also no consensus on the optimal method for performing pneumatic dilation as regard to balloon diameter, amount and the rate inflation pressure. Graded pneumatic balloon dilatation with 30 mm diameter and slower rate of balloon inflation is an effective and safe initial method of therapy for achalasia. The duration of remission can be extended by repeated dilatation with larger size balloon.

tags: endoscopy esophagus achalasia balloon dilatation

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