Esophageal Achalasia: Diagnostic Evaluation

A precise diagnosis is key to the successful treatment of achalasia. Barium swallow, upper endoscopy and high-resolution manometry provide the necessary information about a patient’s anatomy, absence of other diseases, and type of achalasia (I, II, III). High-resolution manometry also has prognostic...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Riccio, Federica, Costantini, Mario, Salvador, Renato
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer International Publishing 2022
Materias:
Surgical Symposium Contribution
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9174137/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35195753
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00268-022-06483-3
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Sumario:A precise diagnosis is key to the successful treatment of achalasia. Barium swallow, upper endoscopy and high-resolution manometry provide the necessary information about a patient’s anatomy, absence of other diseases, and type of achalasia (I, II, III). High-resolution manometry also has prognostic value, the best results of treatment being obtained in type II achalasia according to the Chicago classification. Abdominal CT scanning and endoscopic ultrasound might be warranted if an underlying malignancy is suspected.

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