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. 1987 Apr;82(4):311-4.

Pneumatic dilatation in achalasia under endoscopic guidance: correlation pre- and postdilatation by radionuclide scintiscan

M L Levine, B S Dorf, G Moskowitz, S Bank
  • PMID: 3565334

Pneumatic dilatation in achalasia under endoscopic guidance: correlation pre- and postdilatation by radionuclide scintiscan

M L Levine et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 1987 Apr.

Abstract

Pneumatic dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter was accomplished by endoscopic visualization and positioning of a modified polyurethane dilator (90 F diameter) without fluoroscopy in 17 consecutive patients with advanced symptomatic achalasia. All patients were monitored for completeness of dilation by pre- and postdilation radionuclide scintiscan. Despite advanced megaesophagus, prior dilatations, or complicating disease, all patients showed prompt relief of symptoms.

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