Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia: Updates of the Last Two Years
Achalasia is a rare neurodegenerative disorder causing dysphagia and is characterized by abnormal esophageal motor function as well as the loss of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation. The assessment and management of achalasia has significantly progressed in recent years due to the advances...
Main Authors: | Amir Mari, Fadi Abu Baker, Rinaldo Pellicano, Tawfik Khoury |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/16/3607 |
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