title: Techniques, results and complications of oesophageal dilatation.
abstract: The scope of therapeutic endoscopy, especially in the context of oesophageal dilatation, has greatly expanded in recent years. In this chapter we have described the currently used wire-guided systems and their dilatation technique. This technique can be used with most dilatation instrumentation now on the market. Perforation, the major risk of dilatation, is now rare (0.22% out of 909 dilatations with Savary-Gilliard bougies). Finally, we have presented the results of our own comparative studies for the Eder-Puestow, Savary Gilliard and Biomed systems and those of other authors for systems with which we have had no experience. In our opinion Savary-Gilliard bougies are the best, not only because of their greater flexibility and progressivity but also because of the improved safety tip of the guide wire.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dupin
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authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Meric
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Dumon
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D006801:Humans