esophagoscopy
Achalasia - Guidewire For Esophageal 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 - Guidewire For Esophageal Dilation...
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...
Achalasia - Guidewire For Esophageal Dilation...
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.
Achalasia - Guidewire For Esophageal Dilation...
In the image as well as the video clip shows a guide wire is placed through the endoscope.
Achalasia - Endoscopic Features
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...
Achalasia - Tight Gastroesophageal Junction
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...
Esophageal Stricture Due To Ingestion Of Corrosive...
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.
Chromatoscopy Of Barrett's Esophagus
Chromatoscopy with lugol´s stain. Fundical´s cell are observed.
Hiatal Hernia - Above Is An Esophageal Stricture...
Balloon esophageal dilatation is an effective and safe first-line therapy. Complications are quite rare and manageable.
Hiatal Hernia - Above Is An Esophageal Stricture...
In this image as well as the video clip shows the Hiatal Hernia, above of the hernia is display the stricture. The physician can almost always uncover the specific cause of the stricture. And there...
Endoscopic Baloon Dilation Of The Esophageal...
Balloon dilation is an acceptable modality for the dilation of stenosis at various sites in the gastrointestinal tract.
Endoscopic Baloon Dilation Of The Esophageal...
Technique of balloon dilation of esophageal stricture under direct endoscopic visualization.
Endoscopic Baloon Dilation Of The Esophageal...
Flexible endoscopy allows the physician to directly view the stricture. Deflated balloons are placed through the endoscope and across the stricture. When inflated, they become sausage shaped, stretch,...