Endoscopy International Open (Mar 2016)

Pneumatic dilation for achalasia in a patient with esophageal varices

  • Etienne Désilets,
  • Arthur Belle,
  • Christian Boustière,
  • Arthur Laquière

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-103240
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 04, no. 04
pp. E459 – E460

Abstract

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Background and study aims: Previous reports of simultaneous presence of esophageal varices (EV) and achalasia suggest placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and surgical myotomy or endoscopic therapy. We report the case of a 64-year-old man who received anticoagulant therapy for a myeloproliferative disorder with extensive portal thrombosis which was a contraindication to placement of a TIPS.