BACKGROUND The optimal therapeutic schedule in patients with achalasia is still under discussion. The aim of this study was to review our institution's experience with myotomy and dilation in patients with achalasia. MATERIAL AND METHODS Clinical data were available for 59 patients who had ever had myotomy (n=38), dilation (n=21), or both procedures (n=8) between 2000 and 2007. Patients were ...

Achalasia is a primary esophageal motor disorder characterized by lack of esophageal peristalsis and poor lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation. Clinically, achalasia manifests as progressive dysphagia to solids and liquids and mild weight loss. Predisposition to esophageal cancer is not prevalent, but certain tumors may mimic achalasia. The diagnosis of achalasia is relatively easy to ma...

BACKGROUND Achalasia is a primary esophageal motor disorder involving the body of the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter. The mechanism is destruction of the myenteric plexus after a viral infection. Multiple methods of treatment with variable results induced in achalasia. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed 70 patients with achalasia that underwent surgical treatment with transabdominal ...