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Predictors for outcome of failure of balloon dilatation in patients with achalasia

BACKGROUND: Pneumatic balloon dilatation (PD) is a regular treatment modality for achalasia. The reported success rates of PD vary. Recurrent symptoms often require repeated PD or surgery. OBJECTIVE: To identify predicting factors for symptom recurrence requiring repeated treatment. METHODS: Between...

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Autores principales: Alderliesten, J, Conchillo, J M, Leeuwenburgh, I, Steyerberg, E W, Kuipers, E J
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Group 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3002841/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21068135
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/gut.2010.211409