Efficacy and safety of pneumatic dilation in achalasia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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Management of achalasia: surgery or pneumatic dilation.
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder of unknown cause, characterised by aperistalsis of the esophageal body and impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. Patients present at all ages, primarily with dysphagia for solids/liquids and bland regurgitation. The diagnosis is suggested by barium esophagram or endoscopy and confirmed by esophageal manometry. Achalasia cannot be cured. Ins...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neurogastroenterology & Motility
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1350-1925,1365-2982
DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13548