Treatment of Achalasia: Pneumatic Dilation
Forceful dilation of the cardia is the treatment of choice for achalasia. This therapy can be carried out using a homemade system or using commercially available dilators. Pneumatic dilation yields 77% good or excellent results in patients with achalasia, while 8.7% have moderate improvement and 14....
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Main Authors: | G Vantrappen, J Janssens, P Rutgeerts |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
1990-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1990/658025 |
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