Correlation of esophageal clearance and dysphagia symptom assessment after treatment for achalasia.

Journal: United European gastroenterology journal
Published Date: May 5, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Early relapse after treatment of achalasia occurs in 10-32 % of patients. The best method to follow up these patients is not known. Symptoms often do not correlate with esophageal clearance: some patients are oligosymptomatic despite persistent esophageal stasis/dilatation.

Authors

  • Claudia Krieger-Grübel
    Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
  • Radu Tutuian
    Division of Gastroenterology, Bern University Hospital, Berne, Switzerland.
  • Jan Borovicka
    Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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