Achalasia

Studies from S.J. Tang et al further understanding of achalasia

Published in Telemedicine Business Week, August 19th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most commonly performed bariatric operation in the United States. Transmesenteric tunnel (TMT) or mesocolic jejunal stricture is an unusual postoperative complication that requires another operation."

"We hypothesize that endoscopic dilation by using achalasia dilatation balloons can be used to treat some TMT jejunal strictures. This study involved 6 consecutive cases of TMT stricture. The TMT strictures were dilated by using achalasia balloons (30-40 mm) under fluoroscopic and endoscopic guidance. With endotherapy, 4 patients with late onset of symptoms (>3 weeks after Roux-en-Y gastric...

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Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2009-08-19)

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