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Management of achalasia

Several theories on the etiology and pathophysiology of achalasia have been reported but, to date, it is widely accepted that loss of peristalsis and absence of swallow-induced relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter are the main functional abnormalities. Treatment of achalasia often aims to al...

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Autores principales: Dughera, Luca, Chiaverina, Michele, Cacciotella, Luca, Cisarò, Fabio
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108680/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21694870
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S11593