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[Differential achalasia therapy]
J H Schneider1, K Manncke, K E Grund
1Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universität Tübingen.
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Kongress
|February 5, 1999
Abstract:
The early relief of esophageal outflow obstruction in patient with achalasia diminishes complaints and avoids deterioration as a result of this disease. The pneumatic myotomy of the lower esophageal sphincter is the initial therapeutic concept. After two unsuccessful dilations, the laparoscopic myotomy with semifundoplication shows the best long-term results in the treatment of achalasia with fewer complications.