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2920521

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-4-17
pubmed:abstractText
Fifty-eight contrast studies of the oesophagus, performed in patients shortly after balloon dilatation for the treatment of achalasia, were reviewed for evidence of perforation. Forty-nine examinations (85%) were normal and nine studies (15%) were abnormal. Three main radiological patterns were observed. Complete rupture of the oesophagus occurred in two cases. Incomplete tears of the oesophageal wall were present in seven cases: in one patient there was a linear mucosal tear while in six patients there was a localised outpouch or diverticulum. All patients with abnormal contrast studies were successfully managed conservatively. The range of radiological appearances of the distal oesophagus following balloon dilatation should be recognised to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0009-9260
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
40
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
53-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2010-11-18
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1989
pubmed:articleTitle
Oesophageal tears during pneumatic balloon dilatation for the treatment of achalasia.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Radiology, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, S. Glamorgan, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article