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Khirurgiya. Zhurnal im. N.I. Pirogova, 2019 Prevalence, clinical manifestations and of modern classifications of achalasia are reviewed in the article. Diagnosis and treatment of this pathology were analyzed by using of 58 references.
A M, Gasanov +2 more
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Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2008 The purpose of this study was to analyze results of pneumatic dilatation due to esophageal achalasia at the Clinic of General Thoracic Surgery of Vilnius University.During 25-year period (1973-1998) we have treated 133 achalasia patients. On 125 patients pneumatic dilatation was performed. One hundred five (84%) patients recovered fully.
Mattioli G +3 more
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New endoscopic indicator of esophageal achalasia: "pinstripe pattern". [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Endoscopic diagnosis of esophageal achalasia lacking typical endoscopic features can be extremely difficult. The aim of this study was to identify simple and reliable early indicator of esophageal achalasia.This single-center retrospective study included
Hitomi Minami +11 more
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Histopathological Analysis of Esophageal Mucosa in Patients with Achalasia
Gut and Liver, 2021 Background/Aims: Achalasia is an esophageal motor disorder that leads to functional esophageal obstruction. Food stasis and bacterial fermentation can predispose an individual to esophageal mucosal inflammation, causing multifocal dysplasia and ...
Bong Eun Lee +4 more
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Non-achalasia esophageal motility disorders: Role of per-oral endoscopic myotomy
International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention, 2020 Major disorders of esophageal peristalsis other than achalasia include Jackhammer esophagus (JHE), distal esophageal spasm (DES), and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO).
Zaheer Nabi, Duvuur Nageshwar Reddy
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New endoscopic finding of esophageal achalasia with ST Hood short type: Corona appearance. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Detecting esophageal achalasia remains a challenge. We describe the diagnostic utility of corona appearance, a novel endoscopic finding specific to esophageal achalasia.
Hironari Shiwaku +6 more
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The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research, 2022 Achalasia is characterized by peristaltic failure and incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The incidence and prevalence of achalasia increase with age, although achalasia can affect all age groups.
Kwangbeom Park, Kee Wook Jung
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International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention, 2020 The coexistence of an esophageal leiomyoma with an achalasia cardia is extremely rare and poses a diagnostic dilemma as the clinical presentation of an esophageal leiomyoma strongly resembles to an achalasia cardia.
Pankaj Desai +7 more
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Primary versus secondary achalasia: New signs on barium esophagogram
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2015 Aim: To investigate new signs on barium swallow that can differentiate primary from secondary achalasia. Materials and Methods: Records of 30 patients with primary achalasia and 17 patients with secondary achalasia were reviewed.
Pankaj Gupta +3 more
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Functional restoration of the esophagus after peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a new efficacious treatment option for achalasia. We propose to define "esophageal remodeling" as the functional restoration of the esophagus that involves decreased lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure, recovery
Cheal Wung Huh +4 more
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