Esophageal Achalasia: Pros and Cons of the Treatment Options
Mario Costantini, Renato Salvador, Andrea Costantini
Abstract
Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder of unknown origin. The goal of treatment is to reduce the resistance caused by a lower esophageal sphincter that fails to relax and is frequently hypertensive. Many treatment options are available to achieve this goal. In this review, we discuss the pros and cons of each therapeutic approach.
Topics & Concepts
AchalasiaMedicineconsEsophageal motility disorderEsophageal sphincterCardiothoracic surgeryAbdominal surgeryIntensive care medicineCardiac surgeryVascular surgeryGeneral surgerySurgeryEsophagusInternal medicineComputer scienceDiseaseRefluxProgramming languageGastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsEsophageal and GI PathologyEosinophilic Esophagitis