Achalasia: treatment, current status and future advances
Lee L. Swanström
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(6):1173-1180. Published online March 15, 2019
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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