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I just had my esophagus dilated for the second time , and it didn't work again. i'm devastated. the food is still getting stuck in between my shoulder blades. why isn't the dilation working?

Q: i just had my esophagus dilated for the second time , and it didn't work again. i'm devastated. the food is still getting stuck in between my shoulder blades. why isn't the dilation working?

: You may be a candidate for stent placement or surgery, but a second opinion at the department of gastroenterology at a university hospital near you would be my advice.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

You may be a candidate for stent placement or surgery, but a second opinion at the department of gastroenterology at a university hospital near you would be my advice.

Answered 5/7/2022

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A member asked:

I just had my esophagus dilated for the second time , and it didn't work again. i'm devastated. the food is still getting stuck in between my shoulder blades. why isn't the dilation working?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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