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Management of idiopathic achalasia: Short-term and long-term outcomes

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This article reviews current trends in management of esophageal achalasia, highlighting short-term outcome and cost comparisons of three treatments: botulinum toxin injection, pneumatic dilation, and laparoscopic myotomy. The quality of life resulting from these palliative treatments is also discussed, as are long-term outcomes.

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Massey, B.T. Management of idiopathic achalasia: Short-term and long-term outcomes. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2, 196–200 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11894-000-0061-5

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