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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Esophageal dilation
  1. Esophageal spasm 
    ... to reduce symptoms. Rarely, severe cases may need dilation (widening) of the esophagus or surgery to control symptoms.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000289.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Esophageal stricture - benign 
    ... lye, disc batteries, or battery acid. Treatment of esophageal varices .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000207.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Achalasia 
    ... performed during EGD instead of traditional surgery. Widening (dilation) of the esophagus -- This is done during EGD ... Elsevier; 2024:chap 124. Pandolfino JE, Kahrilas PJ. Esophageal neuromuscular function and motility disorders. In: Feldman M, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000267.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Sclerosing cholangitis 
    ... the end to open up narrowing ( endoscopic balloon dilation of strictures) Placement of a drain or tube ... Complications may include: Bleeding esophageal varices Cancer in the ... Infection of the biliary system ( cholangitis ) Narrowing of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000285.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Epidermolysis bullosa 
    ... Skin grafting in places where sores are deep Dilation (widening) of the esophagus if there is a ... life span for severe forms of the condition Esophageal narrowing Eye problems, including blindness Infection, including sepsis ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001457.htm - Medical Encyclopedia