Abstract
Esophageal achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by lack of peristalsis and a lower esophageal sphincter that fails to relax appropriately in response to swallowing. This article summarizes the most salient issues in the diagnosis and management of achalasia as discussed in a symposium that took place in Kagoshima, Japan, in September 2010 under the auspices of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 337-348 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Diseases of the Esophagus |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2012 |
Keywords
- Achalasia
- BoTox injection
- Heller myotomy
- High resolution manometry
- Myotomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology