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Case Reports
. 2022 Nov 27;10(11):e6620.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6620. eCollection 2022 Nov.

Endoscopic clipping of a complicated esophageal perforation following pneumatic dilation for achalasia: A case study and literature review

Mohammad Minakari  1 , Nahad Sedaghat  2
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Case Reports

Endoscopic clipping of a complicated esophageal perforation following pneumatic dilation for achalasia: A case study and literature review

Mohammad Minakari et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

A transmural esophageal tear complicated by large size and unusual location was diagnosed in a 59-year-old man after undergoing pneumatic balloon dilation for achalasia. It was closed with six endo-clips. The patient recovered and was discharged with ordinary diet 8 days later, after receiving supportive care for a week.

Keywords: achalasia; case report; endoscopic clipping; esophageal perforation; pneumatic balloon dilation.

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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
Upper gastrointestinal radiograph after barium swallow showing a typical “bird‐beak” view indicative of achalasia
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Direct endoscopic view of the patient's post‐PBD transmural esophageal tear closed with six endo‐clips
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