Re: Re: Abnormal Barium Swallow?

[Guest guest]

Hi Cara

Thank you for your prayers. The abnormal barium swallow is a little concerning

to me as i have never come across this before in someone who has had the

esophagectomy for Achalasia. The doctor who did the barium swallow did ask me a

few questions though such as, " What tests for Achalasia did you have done " ? and

" What surgeries had i had for Achalasia " ?. Guess i will just have to be patient

and wait to see the surgeon on July 4th in clinic.

from the UK

From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

achalasia

Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 7:03 PM

Subject: Re: Abnormal Barium Swallow?

 

,

Sounds to me like 2 things. First you will need to remove the scar tissue from

the anastomosis. I guess its too tough for a balloon so maybe surgery would be

the next step to remove it and open up the passageway.

As for the birds beak at the bottom of your stomach? I think that is the pyloric

sphincter and I am not sure if Achalasia can affect it. I wonder if a dilitation

is needed to open it up more so that food can pass through. I will do some

research so see if there are documented cases of Achalasia of the pyloric

Sphincter.

For now hang in there. I feel like you are getting to the bottom of this

situation. My prayers are with you!

Cara

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> Hi All

> Had my Barium Swallow yesterday in Liverpool. The pictures and videos taken

clearly show a holdup around the ectomy anastomosis with some barium remaining

above it. The barium then goes through down to the bottom of my stomach in what

clearly looks like a birds beak shape which the doctor said was Classic

Achalasia. they were willing to chat about the birds beak but not about the

possible pictures and videos of the anastomosis. I know that i had no right to

ask the doctor questions because she said that she wants to consult with a

couple of colegues before making out a report for my surgeon before my July 4th

outpatient appointment. now how can i have Classic Achalasia at the bottom of my

stomach after an ectomy? this i shall bring up in clinic ans well as a multitude

of questions about the anastomosis and why barium remained trapped there (the

doctor showed me this on the video). What next?

> from the UK

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[Guest guest]

Many thanks for sending the link to the article about Pyloric Achalasia. i will

most certainly research it more thorougly before i see the surgeon. thank you.

from the UK

From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

achalasia

Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 7:14 PM

Subject: Re: Abnormal Barium Swallow?

 

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> > Hi All

> > Had my Barium Swallow yesterday in Liverpool. The pictures and videos taken

clearly show a holdup around the ectomy anastomosis with some barium remaining

above it. The barium then goes through down to the bottom of my stomach in what

clearly looks like a birds beak shape which the doctor said was Classic

Achalasia. they were willing to chat about the birds beak but not about the

possible pictures and videos of the anastomosis. I know that i had no right to

ask the doctor questions because she said that she wants to consult with a

couple of colegues before making out a report for my surgeon before my July 4th

outpatient appointment. now how can i have Classic Achalasia at the bottom of my

stomach after an ectomy? this i shall bring up in clinic ans well as a multitude

of questions about the anastomosis and why barium remained trapped there (the

doctor showed me this on the video). What next?

> > from the UK

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[Guest guest]

Actualy Jeff  the answer is no. At the time that i had the ectomy done i never

had the pyloroplasty done and in fact was never offered to have it done at the

same time as the ectomy back in October 2004. I will bring that up at clinic on

July 4th actually. Thank you.

from the UK

From: jp_shaw1 <jp_shaw1@...>

achalasia

Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 11:18 AM

Subject: Re: Abnormal Barium Swallow?

 

Was wondering if you had pyloroplasty done at the time of your ectomy? My

surgeon did a pyloroplasty in conjunction with the gastric pull-up during my

ectomy. Really hope you find relief and resolution very soon.

Regards

Jeff

[Guest guest]

Again Thank you Cara for sending another interesting link to a possible cause

for my stomach being very slow to empty on the Barium.

from the UK

From: jp_shaw1 <jp_shaw1@...>

achalasia

Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 11:30 AM

Subject: Re: Abnormal Barium Swallow?

 

This article may be of interest. Remembering that most ectomies are done for

cancer there are cases of lower stomach obstruction after an ectomy. Maybe more

likely the cause then another type of achalasia.

http://www.faqs.org/abstracts/Health/Pyloroplasty-versus-no-drainage-in-gastric-\

replacement-of-the-esophagus.html

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> > > Hi All

> > > Had my Barium Swallow yesterday in Liverpool. The pictures and videos

taken clearly show a holdup around the ectomy anastomosis with some barium

remaining above it. The barium then goes through down to the bottom of my

stomach in what clearly looks like a birds beak shape which the doctor said was

Classic Achalasia. they were willing to chat about the birds beak but not about

the possible pictures and videos of the anastomosis. I know that i had no right

to ask the doctor questions because she said that she wants to consult with a

couple of colegues before making out a report for my surgeon before my July 4th

outpatient appointment. now how can i have Classic Achalasia at the bottom of my

stomach after an ectomy? this i shall bring up in clinic ans well as a multitude

of questions about the anastomosis and why barium remained trapped there (the

doctor showed me this on the video). What next?

> > > from the UK

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