Balloon dilatation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat achalasia, a condition where the muscle between the esophagus and stomach fails to relax properly. During the procedure, a deflated balloon is inserted through the esophagus into the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and inflated to widen the narrowed LES. This helps improve the passage of food from the esophagus to the stomach.
Balloon dilatation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat achalasia, a condition where the muscle between the esophagus and stomach fails to relax properly. During the procedure, a deflated balloon is inserted through the esophagus into the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and inflated to widen the narrowed LES. This helps improve the passage of food from the esophagus to the stomach.