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Recent trends in endoscopic management of achalasia.
- Source :
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World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy [World J Gastrointest Endosc] 2014 Sep 16; Vol. 6 (9), pp. 407-14. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Esophageal achalasia is a chronic and progressive motility disorder characterized by absence of esophageal body peristalsis associated with an impaired relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and usually with an elevated LES pressure, leading to an altered passage of bolus through the esophago-gastric junction. A definitive cure for achalasia is currently unavailable. Palliative treatment options provide only food and liquid bolus intake and relief of symptoms. Endoscopic therapy for achalasia aims to disrupt or weaken the lower esophageal sphincter. Intra-sphincteric injection of botulinum toxin is reserved for elderly or severely ill patients. Pneumatic dilation provides superior results than botulinum toxin injection and a similar medium-term efficacy almost comparable to that attained after surgery. Per oral endoscopic myotomy is a promising option for treating achalasia, but it requires increased experience and further objective and long-term follow up. This article will review different endoscopic treatments in achalasia, and summarize the short-term and long-term outcomes.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1948-5190
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25228942
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v6.i9.407