The tight esophagus - Bougies or balloons - Hindawi

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Dec 9, 1990 - ABSTRACT: Esophageal strictures can be managed with a variety of techni- ques. Each device ... diffuse esophageal spasm, cricopharyngea 1.
BENIGN ESOPHAGEAL DISEASE

The tight esophagus Bougies or balloons JOHNS GOFF,

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ABSTRACT: Esophageal strictures can be managed with a variety of techniques. Each device for dilation has its advantages and disadvantages which are important in selecting the appropri ate one for each situation. Stricture management with dilation may require many sessioni. over a prolonged time. Complications of dilation are infrequent, hut perforation must be watched for closely since Its consequences are so serious. The most important facror in stricture management with dilators is physician familiarity with the method selected. Can J Gastroenterol l 990;4(9):593-595 Key Words: Dilation, Esophageal stricture

La stenose de I'oesophage - Bougies ou ballons RESUME: Les retrecissemcnts de l'ocsophage peuvent etre traites par diverses techniques. Chaque instrument servant a la dilatation a ses avantages et ses inconvenients, qui sont a prendre en consideration au moment de cho1sir la so:..Cion ac.Japtce a chaque situation. Le traitemcnt peut requerir des dilatations repetees sur une pcriode prolongee. Les complications de la dilatation sont peu frequentes mais ii faut reste r attentif a route perforation evenruelle, les consequences etant particulierement graves. Le facteur le plus important dans le naitement des stenoses au dilatateur est la dcxterite du mc