ISSN:
1573-2568
Keywords:
esophageal stenosis
;
esophagitis
;
peptic
;
gastroesophageal reflux
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract In 10 patients with peptic esophageal stricture the effect of esophageal dilatation on intraesophageal pH, stricture diameter, and dysphagia has been studied. Percentage of time during which intraesophageal pH was 〈4 and the number of reflux episodes per hour did not change significantly. Stricture diameter increased slightly, but consistently, from 7.0±0.5 mm to 9.1±0.5 mm (P 〈0.01) four days after dilatation, but was not significantly different from predilatation values after 12 weeks. Improvement in symptoms of dysphagia was striking ( P 〈0.01) four days and six weeks after dilatation, but worsened again at 12 weeks (P=NS). It is unlikely that esophageal dilatation adversely affects the intraesophageal environment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01536019
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