Delayed presentation of intrathoracic esophageal perforation after pneumatic dilation for achalasia

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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2009; 15(35): 4461-4463
Published online Sep 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4461

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Figure 1 Barium esophagogram before and after pneumatic dilations. A: Barium esophagogram before pneumatic dilations revealed a dilated distal esophageal lumen with bird-beak signs (arrow); B: Ingestion of gastrografin revealed no obvious immediate leakage of contrast medium immediately after pneumatic dilation (arrow).

Citation: Lin MT, Tai WC, Chiu KW, Chou YP, Tsai MC, Hu TH, Lee CM, Changchien CS, Chuah SK. Delayed presentation of intrathoracic esophageal perforation after pneumatic dilation for achalasia. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(35): 4461-4463
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i35/4461.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.4461