Fig. 2
From: A comparison of three kinds of balloon dilatations for patients with benign esophageal strictures
A male patient underwent large balloon dilatation for anastomotic stricture. (a) An esophagogram showed severe stricture at the level of the sternoclevicular joint 2.8 months after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. (b) Dilatation using Bard large balloon (26 mm in diameter, 40 mm in length) was done by positioning the balloon within the stricture. (c) The balloon catheter was dilated and inflated with 50% diluted contrast medium. (d) The esophagography showed a relief of esophageal stricture 10.1 months after dilatation, and the patient is able to eat normal diet during follow-up.
