Complications detected

Number of patients n = %

Complications of dilatation:

Ÿ Minor bleeding

7 (14%)

Ÿ Major bleeding

0

Ÿ Perforation

0

Ÿ Aspiration

0

Stent complication (stent patients = 11)

Ÿ Retrosternal pain

4 (36%)

Ÿ Hiccough

0

Ÿ Stent migration

2 (18%)

Ÿ Major Upper GI bleeding

0

Ÿ Minor Upper GI bleeding

2 (18%)

Ÿ Perforation

0

Ÿ Aspiration

0

Ÿ Respiratory arrest

0

Ÿ Tracheal compression

0

Ÿ Death due to the procedure

0