Esophageal Achalasia: Pros and Cons of the Treatment Options.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 35238987.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00268-022-06495-z and PMC identifier 9174302.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder of unknown origin. The goal of treatment is to reduce the resistance caused by a lower esophageal sphincter that fails to relax and is frequently hypertensive. Many treatment options are available to achieve this goal. In this review, we discuss the pros and cons of each therapeutic approach.
Medical subject headings
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Esophageal Motility Disorders