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- Title
Update on therapeutic interventions for the management of achalasia.
- Authors
Gunasingam, Nishmi; Perczuk, Adam; Talbot, Michael; Kaffes, Arthur; Saxena, Payal
- Abstract
Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder. It is the absence of peristalsis in the esophageal body and inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, which characterizes this rare condition. Its features typically include dysphagia, regurgitation, chest pain, and weight loss. The ultimate goal in treating achalasia is to relieve the patient's symptoms, improve esophageal emptying, and prevent further dilatation of the esophagus. Current treatment modalities targeted at achalasia include pharmacological therapy, endoscopic therapy, and surgery. This review focuses on the current therapeutic options and explores the role of peroral endoscopic myotomy in the management armamentarium.
- Subjects
ESOPHAGEAL achalasia; ESOPHAGUS diseases; ENDOSCOPIC surgery; LAPAROSCOPIC surgery; DRUG therapy; SURGERY; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2016, Vol 31, Issue 8, p1422
- ISSN
0815-9319
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jgh.13408