Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2871580 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2016 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Peroral endoscopic myotomy is a safe and effective therapy for achalasia. It provides reliable and persistent palliation of dysphagia and objective improvement in esophageal emptying. Esophagitis is common but resolves with acid suppression therapy. Thoracic surgeons with an interest in esophageal diseases and experience with endoscopy are encouraged to adopt the procedure.
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