Eosinophilic Esophagitis Dilation in the Community--Try It--You will Like It--But Start Low and Go Slow.
expert_opinion · Level V
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Abstract
The saga of esophageal dilation for patients with eosinophilic esophagitis and strictures reads like a historical novel. Currently, data from over 500 eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) patients now convincingly prove that esophageal dilation is effective for prolonged relief and safe. It can easily be performed in the gastroenterologists community but follow the basic tenets of starting low with small diameter bougies/balloons and progressing slowly as you gradually dilate these strictures to 16-18 mm. Table 1 outlines my approach.
Medical subject headings
- Dilatation
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Stenosis
- Esophagoplasty