Pneumatic dilation improves esophageal emptying and symptoms in patients with idiopathic esophago‐gastric junction outflow obstruction

Volume: 31, Issue: 3, Pages: e13522 - e13522
Published: Dec 10, 2018
Abstract
Background and aims Idiopathic Esophago-gastric outflow obstruction (EGJOO) is a new clinical entity resulting in delayed esophageal emptying secondary to a poorly relaxing lower esophageal sphincter. Little is known about treatment outcomes of idiopathic EGJOO patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical response of pneumatic dilation (PD) in idiopathic EGJOO patients with a standing barium column and/or with pill arrest on...
Paper Details
Title
Pneumatic dilation improves esophageal emptying and symptoms in patients with idiopathic esophago‐gastric junction outflow obstruction
Published Date
Dec 10, 2018
Volume
31
Issue
3
Pages
e13522 - e13522
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