Achalasia: A review of therapeutic options and outcomes

Eduardo B.V. Da Silveira; Arvey I. Rogers

doi:10.1007/s12019-002-0038-4

Achalasia: A review of therapeutic options and outcomes

Eduardo B.V. Da Silveira, Arvey I. Rogers

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Advances in achalasia has led to the development of new therapeutic options. This review will focus on methodology and outcomes of two established techniques; pneumatic dilation and surgical myotomy; and one new technique, LES injection of botulinum A toxin.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	15-22
Number of pages	8
Journal	Comprehensive Therapy
Volume	28
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12019-002-0038-4
State	Published - Jan 1 2002

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