Abstract
Achalasia is currently diagnosed according to the Chicago Classification v3.0 using high-resolution manometry and treatment focuses on disruption of the esophagogastric junction. A paper in this issue examines the utility of a timed barium esophagram with a 13 mm tablet challenge in differentiating Achalasia from other diagnoses, finding 100% sensitivity. However, a large proportion of patients with non-Achalasia dysphagia are also identified. Another paper in this issue proposes utilizing intraprocedure functional luminal imaging probe measurement during pneumatic dilation as a guide for upsizing dilations. This appears promising, but prospective validation is necessary before this becomes standard of care.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 213-215 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 113 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2018 |
Funding
Guarantor of the article: Peter J. Kahrilas, MD. Specific author contributions: Joseph R. Triggs and Peter J. Kahrilas drafted and edited the manuscript. Financial support: Joseph R. Triggs is supported by the NIH/ NIDDK grant number T32DK101363. Peter J. Kahrilas is supported by the NIH/NIDDK grant number R01DK079902. Potential competing interests: None.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology