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Achalasia

E Achkar1

  • 1Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.

The Gastroenterologist
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder causing difficulty swallowing. Diagnosis involves history, imaging, and manometry, with treatments ranging from dilation to surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders

Background:

  • Achalasia is a primary esophageal motor disorder.
  • Characterized by absent esophageal peristalsis and impaired lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation.
  • Clinical presentation includes progressive dysphagia and weight loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and treatment of achalasia.
  • To discuss current and emerging therapeutic options.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis relies on patient history, esophagography, esophageal manometry, and endoscopy.
  • Esophagography shows a bird-beak narrowing and esophageal dilation.
  • Manometry confirms poor LES relaxation and aperistalsis.

Main Results:

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  • Traditional treatments include LES dilation and surgical myotomy.
  • Pharmacological agents offer temporary relief.
  • Minimally invasive surgical approaches and botulinum toxin injections are newer options.

Conclusions:

  • Achalasia diagnosis is straightforward with appropriate testing.
  • Treatment options vary, with surgery offering better long-term results than dilation.
  • Emerging therapies like botulinum toxin show promise but require long-term data.