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Case Reports
. 1979 Mar;130(3):589-91.
doi: 10.1148/130.3.589.

Desirability of roentgen esophageal examination immediately after pneumatic dilatation for achalasia

E T Stewart, W N Miller, W J Hogan, W J Dodds
Case Reports

Desirability of roentgen esophageal examination immediately after pneumatic dilatation for achalasia

E T Stewart et al. Radiology. 1979 Mar.

Abstract

Although infrequent, esophageal rupture is a serious complication of pneumatic dilatation for the treatment of achalasia. Because of an experience with delayed recognition of esophageal perforation in a patient with achalasia, we now examine the esophagus using a water-soluble contrast medium immediately following every pneumatic dilatation. This technique allows immediate detection of esophageal perforation.

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