Surgical management of achalasia
Abstract Esophageal achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by lack of peristalsis and by incomplete or absent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter in response to swallowing. The cause of the disease is unknown. The goal of treatment is to eliminate the functional o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-07-01
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Series: | Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12344 |