Background The introduction of high-resolution manometry and the Chicago classification
has made it possible to diagnose achalasia and predict treatment response accurately. The …

Introduction: Esophageal achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder of unknown
origin, characterized by lack of peristalsis and by incomplete or absent relaxation of the …

Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by aberrant peristalsis and
insufficient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Patients most commonly present …

Background The aim of this study was to assess the long-term outcome of laparoscopic
Heller-Dor (LHD) myotomy to treat achalasia at a single high-volume institution in the past …

Introduction High-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) is essential in characterizing
achalasia subtype and the extent of affected segment to plan the myotomy starting point …

Abstract Introduction Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (LHM) with partial anterior or posterior
fundoplication is the standard surgical procedure for treating achalasia patients. The results …

Esophageal motility disorders present with symptoms that can include dysphagia,
regurgitation, and/or retrosternal pain. After an initial upper endoscopy, choice of …

Three subtypes of achalasia have been defined using esophageal manometry. Several
studies have reported that symptoms are experienced differently among men and women …

Esophageal achalasia is classified into three subtypes according to manometric findings.
Since several factors, including clinical characteristics and treatment response, have been …

Introducción. La acalasia es un trastorno motor del esófago poco común, de etiología no
clara, caracterizado por la pérdida de relajación del esfínter esofágico inferior, pérdida del …