Non-obstructive dysphagia is a commonly encountered clinical problem.
Methods:
We retrospectively analyzed a single tertiary hospital system electronic database from January 2021 to October 2021 for patients undergoing EGD with dilation using ICD-10 codes 43248 and 42450.
Results:
Of the 411 patients meeting inclusion criteria, 75% of these patients had improvement with empiric dilation. The presence of a superficial mucosal tear post dilation was statistically significant.
Conclusion:
Empiric dilation is a useful tool for patients with non-obstructive dysphagia.
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