Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	3812
Country	United Kingdom

Received	2013-05-25 10:19
Peer-Review Started	2013-05-25 19:36
To Make the First Decision	2013-06-09 09:59
Return for Revision	2013-06-20 20:05
Revised	2013-06-30 00:04
Second Decision	2013-07-18 15:09
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-07-19 03:32
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Achalasia: A review of clinical diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment and outcomes
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Orla M O'Neill, Brian T Johnston and Helen G Coleman
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Corresponding Author	Dr. Helen G Coleman, Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences-B, Royal Victoria Hospital Site, Grosvenor Rd, Belfast BT12 6BJ, United Kingdom. h.coleman@qub.ac.uk
Key Words	Epidemiology; Achalasia; Incidence; Treatment; Oesophageal cancer risk
Core Tip	Achalasia remains a disease of unknown aetiology. Multicentre studies could help elucidate the cause, especially as it presents with a similar phenotype to Chagas disease which is much better understood. Improved understanding of aetiology could guide novel treatments. Current treat choice in fit patients lies between pneumatic dilatation and laparoscopic Heller's myotomy. Botulinum toxin is appropriate and effective for those unfit for other intervention. Novel treatments such as metal stents and natural orifice surgery are being trialled.
Publish Date	2013-09-21 09:08
Citation	O’Neill OM, Johnston BT, Coleman HG. Achalasia: A review of clinical diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment and outcomes. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(35): 5806-5812
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i35/5806.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i35.5806

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