title: [Endoscopic balloon dilatation for achalasia: an effect observation in 38 cases].
abstract: From February 1988 to November 1990, thirty eight patients with achalasia were treated endoscopically with micro-vasive regiflex dilator (MRBD). Immediate success rate was 100% and the long-term effect 89.4%. No serious complications such as perforation of bleeding occurred. MRBD is superior to conventional dilators in treating this disease and probably the method of first choice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Second Municipal Hospital of Wuhan.
authors.forename: Z G
authors.initials: ZG
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: S U
authors.initials: SU
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence