How long does it take to do an esophagogastric dilation

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I got a kind of disease that I don't understand. The treatment process requires esophagectasis. I don't know much about this operation. I don't know how to do it, how many courses of treatment and how long it will take. After the doctor's introduction, we have some understanding of esophageal gas dilation. Now let's talk about how long it takes to do a esophageal gas dilation.

How long does it take to do an esophagogastric dilation

First, esophageal dilatation is mainly used for esophageal stenosis and esophageal achalasia. As early as 1674, Willis, an Englishman, described the use of a probe made of whale bone to dilate the narrow esophagus and relieve symptoms. Patients usually do it once or several times, and the time of each time depends on the development of the disease.

Second, there are various forms of expansion bougies, such as Hurst bougie without guide wire, Maloney bougie, edei-pltest with guide wire. Ow expander, Savary alliard or (2elesl, in) expander. Different probes have different times, but usually not for long.

Thirdly, since London et al. Achieved remarkable results in treating esophageal stricture with balloon dilator with guide wire under X-ray in 1981, there have been many balloon dilators (without guide wire) for expanding esophageal stricture under endoscope, such as regiflex TTS balloon dilator.

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The time of esophageal gas dilation depends on the situation, bougie, dilator and so on. Patients must remember not to act too fast, with a happy attitude to alleviate the disease. But don't worry. Generally speaking, it won't be long.