Efficacy and safety of endoscopic-guided balloon dilatation without fluoroscopy for the treatment of achalasia

• Main Authors: Kanokwan Pinyopornpanish, Chamard Wongsa, Nithi Thinrungroj, Apinya Leerapun, Pises Pisespongsa, Taned Chitapanarux, Satawat Thongsawat, Phuripong Kijdamrongthum
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85049131072&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/58948
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2018, Medical Association of Thailand. All rights reserved. Background: Achalasia is a primary esophageal motor disorder of unknown etiology. One of the standard treatments is pneumatic balloon dilatation under fluoroscopic guidance. Endoscopic-guided balloon dilatation without fluoroscopy can als...