Efficacy and complications of air balloon dilation in the treatment of achalasia?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am 27 years old this year, I had a gastrointestinal endoscopy on my side in November, the doctor diagnosed mild achalasia. After 1 month of taking the medicine but I did not feel any better. Right now I want to inflate the balloon. I want to ask about the effectiveness and complications of balloon dilation in treating cardiac spasms? And should my disease be dilated? Will it affect fertility? I thank you.
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Answer
Answered - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Effectiveness and complications of air balloon dilation in treating cardiac spasms? ", the doctor answered as follows:
Advantages and disadvantages of balloon dilation method: Simple, easy to implement. about one-third will have to be re-enlarged within five years. Complications that may occur during treatment: Esophageal perforation, hematoma in the muscle, bleeding, mucosal tear. The worst complication is esophageal perforation. If pharmacological treatment is ineffective, balloon dilation should be considered. The balloon dilation treatment does not affect the delivery.
If you still have questions about the balloon dilation to treat cardiac spasms, you can go to a medical facility of Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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