Dilatation of a stenotic esophageal segment containing a diverticulum

Dilatation of stenotic esophageal lesions containing diverticula has not been previously addressed in the literature. We report a case of successful dilatation. With increased intraluminal pressures, there is an increased risk of esophageal rupture in this situation. We suggest that dilatation can b...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1987-02, Vol.80 (2), p.252-253
Hauptverfasser:	LeBolt, S A, Cho, S R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Dilatation - methods Diverticulum, Esophageal - complications Esophageal Stenosis - complications Esophageal Stenosis - therapy Humans Male
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Zusammenfassung:	Dilatation of stenotic esophageal lesions containing diverticula has not been previously addressed in the literature. We report a case of successful dilatation. With increased intraluminal pressures, there is an increased risk of esophageal rupture in this situation. We suggest that dilatation can be safely done in this situation, and we recommend the use of a Gruntzig balloon catheter because of its unique properties.
ISSN:	0038-4348
DOI:	10.1097/00007611-198702000-00029