[vc_row][vc_column][csgve_title title_text=”Pneumatic Dilation” need_line=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Pneumatic dilation is an endoscopic therapy for achalasia. An air-filled cylinder-shaped balloon disrupts the muscle fibers of the lower esophageal sphincter, which is too tight in patients with achalasia. During an upper endoscopy, the endoscopist passes a catheter with a deflated balloon through the mouth and into the stomach. The balloon is centered over the lower esophageal sphincter and inflated with air.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3145″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]