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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Main Authors: Kamil Nurczyk, Marco G. Patti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-07-01
Series:Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12344