Achalasia is a primary motility disorder of the esophagus, and while there are several
treatment options, there is no consensus regarding them. When therapeutic intervention for …

Background Esophageal achalasia is a primary motility disorder of unknown etiology. It is
characterized by lack of esophageal peristalsis and failure of the lower esophageal …

Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder with impaired lower esophageal sphincter
(LES) opening and aperistalsis. The disease cannot be cured and aperistalsis cannot be …

Achalasia is the best characterized primary esophageal motility disorder of the esophagus
and typically presents with absent peristalsis of the esophageal body and a failure of the …

Introduction Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by abnormal
esophageal peristalsis and the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, resulting …

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 …

Opinion statement The goals in the treatment of achalasia are threefold: 1) relieving the
symptoms, particularly dysphagia and bland regurgitation; 2) improving esophageal …

Background Prospective randomized studies have suggested that surgery palliates
esophageal achalasia more effectively than pneumatic dilatation, but for some dilatation is …

Achalasia is an uncommon motility disorder of the esophagus with an uncertain etiology.
Considerable debate exists regarding the most effective treatment for long-term relief of …

Introduction: Achalasia is a rare oesophageal motility disorder characterised by
oesophageal aperistalsis and incomplete relaxation on swallowing of the lower …