Pneumatic dilatation of achalasia cardia with indigenous pneumatic dilator
Nijhawan, S.; Rai, R.R.
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology 14(1): 17-18
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8860 PMID: 7860112 Document Number: 441927
Fifteen patients with achalasia cardia underwent pneumatic dilatation using an indigenous pneumatic dilator. The dilator was prepared using a Levin's tube, latex condoms and silk cloth and was introduced under vision with the help of an endoscope. Clinical improvement was seen in all the patients whereas radiological improvement occurred in 11 patients. There were no procedure-related complications.