A 50 year old man complains of dysphagia after eating bread. Barium swallow reveals a lower esophageal ring. What is the most appropriate treatment?
belongs to book: 1700 MCQ REVISED VERSION TOPIC WISE|DR. KHALID SAIFULLAH|4th EDITION| Chapter number:3| Question number:48
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The key is C. Dilatation of the LES. [Patients with recurrent symptoms from esophageal rings and webs require repeat esophageal dilation. Repeat esophageal dilation is safe and can relieve symptoms in the long term].
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