Balloon dilatation in patients with gastric outlet obstruction related to peptic ulcer disease

ABSTRACT

Background and study aims: Gastric outlet obstruction [GOO] is a rare complication of peptic ulcer disease [PUD]. The endoscopic balloon dilatation [EBD] associated with medical treatment of Helicobacter pylori is a successful method in the management of pyloric stenosis. The aim of this study was to describe epidemiological, clinical, and endoscopic characteristics of GOO related to PUD and to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and outcome of EBD