Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	3423
Country	Taiwan

Received	2013-04-29 14:54
Peer-Review Started	2013-05-02 13:47
To Make the First Decision	2013-05-28 12:05
Return for Revision	2013-06-09 16:42
Revised	2013-06-17 22:21
Second Decision	2013-07-05 11:54
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-07-05 12:59
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2013-07-23 01:58
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Current status in the treatment options for esophageal achalasia
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Seng-Kee Chuah, Chien-Hua Chiu, Wei-Chen Tai, Jyong-Hong Lee, Hung-I Lu, Chi-Sin Changchien, Ping-Huei Tseng and Keng-Liang Wu
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Corresponding Author	Keng-Liang Wu, MD, Gastrointestinal Motility Unit, Division of Hepatogastroenterology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 123, Ta-Pei Road, Niaosung Hsiang, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan. chuahsk@seed.net.tw
Key Words	Esophageal achalasia; Endoscopic pneumatic dilations; Botulinum injection; Peroral endoscopic myotomy; Minimally invasive Heller myotomy
Core Tip	Recent progress in esophageal achalasia includes the use of high-resolution manometry to predict the outcome, the introduction of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). The best current treatment option is an ongoing matter of debate. Unless there are more new conclusive data to prove otherwise, laparoscopic Heller myotomy is the most durable treatment for achalasia at the expense of reflux complications. However, pneumatic dilation (PD) is the first choice for non-surgical treatment and is more cost-effective. Repeated PD according to an "on-demand" strategy based on symptom recurrence can achieve long-term remission. POEM is optimistic but needs more long-term efficacy and safety reports.
Publish Date	2013-09-09 09:30
Citation	Chuah SK, Chiu CH, Tai WC, Lee JH, Lu HI, Changchien CS, Tseng PH, Wu KL. Current status in the treatment options for esophageal achalasia. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(33): 5421-5429
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i33/5421.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i33.5421

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