ACG Clinical Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia

Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by aberrant peristalsis and insufficient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Patients most commonly present with dysphagia to solids and liquids, regurgitation, and occasional chest pain with or without weight loss. High-resolution...

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Published in:	The American journal of gastroenterology Vol. 115; no. 9; pp. 1393 - 1411
Main Authors:	Vaezi, Michael F., Pandolfino, John E., Yadlapati, Rena H., Greer, Katarina B., Kavitt, Robert T.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Wolters Kluwer Health Medical Research, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 01.09.2020
Subjects:	Accuracy Barium Confidence Disease Management Dysphagia Endoscopy Esophageal Achalasia - diagnosis Esophageal Achalasia - physiopathology Esophageal Achalasia - therapy Esophageal Sphincter, Lower - physiopathology Esophagus Gastroenterology Gastroesophageal reflux Humans Manometry Motility Peptides Peristalsis - physiology Topography
ISSN:	0002-9270, 1572-0241, 1572-0241
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