title: Balloon dilatation in achalasia: a new dilator.
abstract: A newly available balloon dilator for the treatment of achalasia and its advantages over existing instruments are discussed. Our experience with its use in seven patients is described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged