A single center 26-year experience with treatment of esophageal achalasia: is there an optimal method?

Abstract Purpose T reatment modalities for achalasia are evolving and remain controversial. Herein, we report the relative efficacy and outcomes after dilatation or myotomy in children with achalasia. Methods A retrospective analysis of all children treated for achalasia at a tertiary center from 19...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 2009-07, Vol.44 (7), p.1349-1354
Hauptverfasser:	Pastor, Aimee C, Mills, Jessica, Marcon, Margaret A, Himidan, Sharifa, Kim, Peter C.W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Catheterization - methods Child Childhood achalasia Decision Making Diagnosis, Differential Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Esophageal Achalasia - diagnosis Esophageal Achalasia - physiopathology Esophageal Achalasia - surgery Esophageal dilatation Esophagus - physiopathology Esophagus - surgery Female Follow-Up Studies Fundoplication - methods Heller myotomy Humans Laparoscopy - methods Male Manometry Muscle, Smooth - surgery Pediatrics Pressure Retrospective Studies Surgery Time Factors Treatment Outcome
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