Surgical risk for patients with Chagasic achalasia and its correlation with the degree of esophageal dilation

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2005; 11(37): 5840-5844
Published online Oct 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i37.5840

Table 6 Postoperative cardiovascular complications after surgical treatment of Chagasic esophageal achalasia

Complications	Patients (%)
Decompensated congestive heart failure	12 (9.67)
Cardiogenic shock	03 (2.41)
Ventricular extrasystole	58 (46.77)
Sinus bradycardia	22 (17.74)
Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia	12 (9.67)
Sustained ventricular tachycardia	01 (0.80)
Acute atrial fibrillation	05 (4.03)
Supraventricular tachycardia	03 (2.41)
Temporary complete atrioventricular block	01 (0.80)
Acute arterial occlusion	04 (3.22)
Stroke	03 (2.41)
Pulmonary embolism	02 (1.67)
Acute renal failure	02 (1.67)

Citation: Neto JG, Cleva R, Zilberstein B, Gama-Rodrigues JJ. Surgical risk for patients with Chagasic achalasia and its correlation with the degree of esophageal dilation. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(37): 5840-5844
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i37/5840.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i37.5840