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Radiology, Vol 130, 589-591, Copyright © 1979 by Radiological Society of North America

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Desirability of roentgen esophageal examination immediately after pneumatic dilatation for achalasia

ET Stewart, WN Miller, WJ Hogan and WJ Dodds

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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