Achalasia Treatment with Endoscopic Balloon Dilation

With a normal swallow, food and liquids are able to smoothly move from the mouth, through the esophagus, and down past the lower esophageal sphincter which opens to allow food and liquids to go into the stomach. However, there is a rare condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter does not relax open known as achalasia. Given the persistently contracted state of the sphincter, food and liquids can not easily pass into the stomach resulting in symptoms of trouble swallowing, food regurgitation, and chest pain.
Treatment of achalasia include surgical Heller myotomy, botox injections to the sphincter muscle, and balloon dilation. The video shown here will demonstrate how balloon dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter is performed.
Of note, the animation shows the stomach full of secretions during the procedure. In reality, the stomach would be empty!
Video showing a Heller Myotomy can be watched here:
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[@fauquierent]

Of note, the animation shows the stomach full of secretions during the procedure. In reality, the stomach would be empty! *Video showing a Heller Myotomy to treat achalasia can be watched here:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4mylK2rlpx0mdk

[@BambooFlute-WalkingStickFlute]

I had the balloon operation and Botox injections it did nothing , then I was able to get the POME operation and that cured me .

[@crosbynyarko112]

What is POME

[@conniearevalo7434]

I had the balloon done as well and only last for 8 days. Im suppose to have ESOPHAGOMYOTOMY, ROBOTASSISTED, HELLER surgery on Sept. 11 but I can't take it anymore. I've been without food for 3 months, only clear liquids. Hopefully the Doc will reschedule surgery for a early date.

[@Enoch-n7d]

​@@conniearevalo7434What kind of problem do you have?

[@fafafafafa8033]

will it contract back to its initial situation again after few months?

[@rahimrohoman-k8s]

hi

[@thepicturemandannydannytho5711]

GREAT REPORTING. THANK YOU. #BROTHEROFWISDOM $Thepmd