Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is not superior to pneumatic dilation in the management of primary achalasia
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is not superior to pneumatic dilation in the management of primary achalasia
BACKGROUND Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder, of unknown cause, which results in increased lower esophageal sphincter tone and symptoms of difficulty swallowing. Current major therapeutic options include laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) and pneumatic dilation (PD). We undertake a systematic review comparing the efficacy and safety of these 2 treatments in the treatment of esophageal...
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عنوان ژورنال: Medicine
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0025-7974
DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005525