title: [Transluminal esophagoplasty (TE)].
abstract: The authors analyze their experience on 9 cases of esophageal stenosis dilated by "Grüntzig" type balloon catheter under fluoroscopic examination (transluminal esophagus plastica: TE). This procedure also allows dilatation of severe narrowing, offering distinct advantages represented by: low risk, easy performance, good tolerance, reduction or disappearance of disphagia. Esophageal perforation is possible, though it never appeared in author's experience.
mesh_terms: D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004106:Dilatation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004942:Esophagitis, Peptic / Q000150:complications; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications
vernacular_title: Esofagoplastica transluminale (TE).