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Esophageal dilatation operation

Known as: Dilation of esophagus, Esophageal dilatation, dilation esophagus 
A technique to stretch or open a blocked or constricted portion of the esophagus.
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Narrower (1)

Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

Broader (3)

Endoscopic dilatationManipulation procedureOperation on esophagus (procedure)
EsophagusGastrointestinal system

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2012
2012
Successful food elimination therapy in adult eosinophilic esophagitis: not all patients are the same.
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune/antigen-mediated, esophageal disease characterized by esophageal dysfunction… 
2011
2011
Efficacy and toxicity of chemoradiotherapy using intensity-modulated radiotherapy for unknown primary of head and neck.
2010
2010
Esophageal dysfunction in four alpaca crias and a llama cria with vascular ring anomalies.
CASE DESCRIPTION 3 alpaca crias and cadavers of an alpaca cria and a llama cria were evaluated for evidence of esophageal… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Preoperative esophageal manometry and outcome of laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding
BackgroundLaparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding (LASGB) for morbid obesity has been reported to provide long-term… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
Endosonographic Staging of Esophageal Cancer.
BACKGROUND: Endosonography (ES) is an important tool for staging malignant esophageal cancer with the TNM staging classification… 
1997
1997
The rule of three in esophageal dilation.
1996
1996
Photodynamic therapy in Barrett's esophagus.
OBJECTIVES This report presents clinical results using photodynamic therapy for dysplasia and superficial esophageal cancer in… 
1986
1986
Early dilation in the treatment of esophageal disruption.
Review
1983
Review
1983
What is the role of prosthesis insertion in esophageal carcinoma?
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
The occurrence of bacteremia after esophageal dilation.
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