What is Endoscopy with Dilatation?
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Endoscopy is a test that involves passing an endoscope, a long, flexible black tube with a light and video camera on one end, through the mouth to examine the esophagus. A dilatation involves stretching narrowed areas The endoscopist performs a dilatation using a guidewire and dilators or a balloon.
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How do members experience Endoscopy with Dilatation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esophagus narrowing | 7 | 2 | |
| Improve swallowing | 4 | 3 | |
| Esophageal dysphagia | 3 | 4 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 2 | 0 | |
| Hiatal hernia | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Sore throat | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 5 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Jan 04, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for esophageal dysphagia: Major
- Side effects: None
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