Achalasia: treatment, current status and future advances
Achalasia was first described in the 17th century and its treatment continues to be challenging. Palliative treatment involves disruption of the lower esophageal sphincter, which can be accomplished mechanically (balloon dilation or surgical myotomy) or chemically (Botox). True surgical treatment or...
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Language: | English |
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The Korean Association of Internal Medicine
2019-11-01
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Series: | The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.kjim.org/upload/pdf/kjim-2018-439.pdf |