Open Access
Endosc Int Open 2016; 04(04): E459-E460
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-103240
Case report
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Pneumatic dilation for achalasia in a patient with esophageal varices

Autor*innen

  • Etienne Désilets

    1   Charles-Lemoyne Hospital, Gastroenterology Department, Longueuil, Canada
  • Arthur Belle

    2   Saint Joseph Hospital, Hepato-gastro-enterology Department, Marseille, France
  • Christian Boustière

    2   Saint Joseph Hospital, Hepato-gastro-enterology Department, Marseille, France
  • Arthur Laquière

    2   Saint Joseph Hospital, Hepato-gastro-enterology Department, Marseille, France
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Publikationsverlauf

submitted: 25. November 2015

accepted after revision: 08. Februar 2016

Publikationsdatum:
30. März 2016 (online)

Background and study aims: 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.