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Surgical management of achalasia

Esophageal achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by lack of peristalsis and by incomplete or absent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter in response to swallowing. The cause of the disease is unknown. The goal of treatment is to eliminate the functional outflow ob...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Nurczyk, Kamil, Patti, Marco G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7382425/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32724877
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12344
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Sumario:Esophageal achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by lack of peristalsis and by incomplete or absent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter in response to swallowing. The cause of the disease is unknown. The goal of treatment is to eliminate the functional outflow obstruction at the level of the gastroesophageal junction, therefore allowing emptying of the esophagus into the stomach. They include the laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication, pneumatic dilatation, and peroral endoscopic myotomy. Esophagectomy is considered as a last resort for patients who have failed prior therapeutic attempts. In this evidence and experience‐based review, we will illustrate the technique and results of the surgical treatment of esophageal achalasia and compare it to the other available treatment modalities.