Journal of Digestive Endoscopy (Jul 2019)

Successful Management of Esophageal Perforation with Self-Expandable Metal Stent following Pneumatic Dilation for Achalasia Cardia

  • Abhai Verma,
  • Samir Mohindra,
  • Vivek Anand Saraswat,
  • Uday Chand Ghoshal

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-3399623
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 03
pp. 183 – 185

Abstract

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Achalasia cardia is the most common cause of motor dysphagia. Pneumatic dilation (PD) of lower esophageal sphincter remains the cornerstone of treatment. However, it is associated with esophageal perforation in some cases. We present a case of esophageal perforation following PD of achalasia cardia which was successfully managed with esophageal stent.

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