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PNEUMATIC BAG [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
  • The Esophagus
CONT

Since the problem in achalasia is one of obstruction of the lower end of the esophagus by a sphincter that will not relax ... brusque dilatation with a pneumatic bag under x-ray control [is very effective at relieving this obstruction]. This should be performed by an expert, since the rate of perforation even in good hands is about 5 to 15 per cent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
  • Oesophage
CONT

Dilatation pneumatique, traitement de l'achalasie - A- Mise en place de ballonnet de distension. B- Dilacération du sphincter inférieur de l'œsophage par gonflement du ballonnet.

OBS

La technique des dilatations pneumatiques progressives (du sphincter inférieur de l'œsophage) consiste à effectuer une série de deux à quatre dilatations avec des ballonnets de 3 à 4,5 cm de diamètre [...]

Spanish

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