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Could esophageal dilation with upper endoscopy cause pericarditis?
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Probably Could: I have never heard of this complication, but esophagus does rub up along posterior portion of heart, & dilations can lead to a hole in esophagus. Then the enzymes & acid in the stomach (& likely in esophagus if it is being dilated) can make a hole into pericardium. I do not see why it cannot happen. It needs to be discovered and reported to know if it happens.
Answered 1/16/2016
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Unlikely: Based on a literature (pubmed) and google search, I could not find any cases of esophageal dilation causing percarditis. Are you having symptoms of chest pain after dilation? If you are concerned about pericarditis, you should discuss this with your doctor or go to the ER if it is severe.
Answered 4/26/2016
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