Pneumatic dilation for achalasia in a patient with esophageal varices.

ABSTRACT: Previous reports of simultaneous presence of esophageal varices (EV) and achalasia suggest placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and surgical myotomy or endoscopic therapy. We report the case of a 64-year-old man who received anticoagulant therapy for a myeloproliferative disorder with extensive portal thrombosis which was a contraindication to placement of a TIPS. .

SUBMITTER: Desilets E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4831925 | biostudies-other | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other