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The use of nifedipine for the treatment of achalasia in children.
- Source :
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Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition [J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr] 1986 Nov-Dec; Vol. 5 (6), pp. 883-6. - Publication Year :
- 1986
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Abstract
- Four adolescents with achalasia were treated with nifedipine. All the patients' symptoms improved dramatically. On manometric evaluation, following oral nifedipine, the lower esophageal sphincter pressure decreased approximately 50%. No change in esophageal peristaltic activity was noted. Side effects were minimal; two patients had mild headache initially. Nifedipine, which is commonly used in adult patients with achalasia, may be beneficial for short-term symptomatic relief in children until more definitive therapy can be performed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0277-2116
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 3794905
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00005176-198611000-00010