balloon dilatation
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 - Assessment of Treatment Result (After...
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...
Balloon Dilatation for Esophageal Achalasia
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...
Recurrent Pseudoachalasia - Necessity of New...
The patient did not returned until the date of a new endoscopy; he had gained 30 pounds but the cardias needed a new dilatation.
Pseudoachalasia - 42 Year-Old Man
A 42 year-old man, who presented weight loss of more than 30 pounds and vomiting, during the previous 6 months. At that time, the upper endoscopy performed in a public hospital only explored the esophagus,...
Esophageal Achalasia - Follow Up 5 Days After...
A endoscopic follow up five days after the dilatation. We underline the simplicity, safety and effectiveness of pneumatic dilatation under direct visualization it should be used as first-line treatment...
Successful Dilatation of Achalasia - Final Stage
Final status of the dilatation of the cardias. Best long term results are obtained if the lower esophageal sphincter pressure can be reduced below 10 mmHg.
Forceful Maneuver As a Treatment for Achalasia
More forceful maneuver to perform dilation Forceful balloon dilation was the mainstay of treatment for achalasia for many years. In this procedure, a pneumatic balloon is passed down the esophagus,...
Treatment for Achalasia - Techniques
Neuromuscular disorder of the esophagus characterized by a lack of reflex relaxation of the distal esophageal sphincter, normally induced by swallowing. Achalasia produces a functional obstruction...
The Dilator for Achalasia Treatment to Rip the...
Achalasia Dilator. The downside is that this balloon is much larger than the balloon dilators normally used to dilate an esophageal stricture or tight hiatal hernia. It has to be big enough to actually...