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Pneumatic esophageal dilatation effectively treated a patient with dysphagia caused by esogastric junction dysfunction and hypercontractile peristalsis. High-resolution manometry confirmed complete resolution of esophageal motility abnormalities post-treatment.

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  • Gastroenterology
  • Esophageal Physiology
  • Interventional Endoscopy

Background:

  • Dysphagia is a common symptom with diverse etiologies.
  • Normal findings on standard endoscopic evaluations can complicate diagnosis.
  • High-resolution manometry (HRM) is crucial for diagnosing esophageal motility disorders.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with dysphagia despite normal results from endoscopy, CT scan, and echoendoscopy.
  • High-resolution manometry revealed esogastric junction dysfunction and a hypercontractile peristaltic disorder.

Findings:

  • Pneumatic esophageal dilatation was performed as a treatment intervention.
  • Post-dilatation HRM demonstrated complete resolution of the previously identified esogastric junction dysfunction and hypercontractile peristalsis.
  • The study highlights the reversibility of these HRM abnormalities.

Implications:

  • Pneumatic dilatation is a viable treatment for specific esophageal motility disorders causing dysphagia.
  • Restoration of normal esophageal peristalsis can be achieved through minimally invasive interventions.
  • This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of HRM and balloon dilatation in managing complex dysphagia.