Abstract
The endoscopic and therapeutic aspects of lower esophageal ring (LER) were examined in 34 patients. Nine symptomatic patients were treated with bougienage; 7 responded satisfactorily, and 2 required pneumatic dilation. After successful disruption of the ring, symptoms recurred in only 1 patient. The endoscopic and therapeutic aspects of lower esophageal ring (LER) were examined in 34 patients. Nine symptomatic patients were treated with bougienage; 7 responded satisfactorily, and 2 required pneumatic dilation. After successful disruption of the ring, symptoms recurred in only 1 patient.
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