Pneumatic dilation for achalasia in a patient with esophageal varices

Pneumatic dilation for achalasia in a patient with esophageal varices

Background and study aims: Previous reports of simultaneous presence of esophageal varices (EV) and achalasia suggest placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and surgical myotomy or endoscopic therapy. We report the case of a 64-year-old man who received anticoagulant the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Endoscopy International Open 2016-04, Vol.4 (4), p.E459-E460
Hauptverfasser: Désilets, Etienne, Belle, Arthur, Boustière, Christian, Laquière, Arthur
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Background and study aims: Previous reports of simultaneous presence of esophageal varices (EV) and achalasia suggest placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and surgical myotomy or endoscopic therapy. We report the case of a 64-year-old man who received anticoagulant therapy for a myeloproliferative disorder with extensive portal thrombosis which was a contraindication to placement of a TIPS.
ISSN:2364-3722
2196-9736
DOI:10.1055/s-0042-103240