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@earle I can relate. I had close to 40 dilations after surgery and also multiple stents....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499184/
Here's a blog post and video explaining self dilation therapy with Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, Dr. Magnus...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282833/
You might want to ask your doctor tomorrow if esophageal dilation might be helpful in your...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856727/
@moro, I can't answer your questions about the runaround you're getting, but I can connect you...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968248/
@jahuja1, you can learn more about esophageal self dilation in the expert blog post and video...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816991/
What is self dilation?
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@lindainca , basically what you do in a self dilation is you stick a silicon tube...
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Hi Linda, basically what you do in a self dilation is you stick a silicon tube...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512416/
What is self dilation!?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278427/
@earle, there is a boatload of great information here on the forum. I recommend going to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1427676/
Welcome, @aimeef, congrats on being in remission. Heavy scarring from radiation and getting dilation is something...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799056/
@mwedin I had ten endoscopies to stretch my esophagus until I figured out I could do...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486697/
Thanks for the reply. I did intend to talk to the doctor. He is fairly young,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513482/
“Self esophageal dilation”? Can anyone shed more light on it? Thank you.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812895/
@manuelo Thank you Manuel. That is approximately where my join was done. Before surgery I had...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512322/
Excellent... a look-see via endoscopy will reveal all. Biopsies taken if necessary, dilation done if needed....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382417/
@manuelo Likewise. I had a couple dozen endoscopies before I started self dilation. I do it...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487018/
@manuelo What size is/was your dilator. I am using a 48FR. Where did you do the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487626/
Hello @rlp63, Welcome to Connect. I was not familiar with this procedure but did find the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619184/
My husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last year. Had radiation before surgery and a few...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812378/
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