Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	9711
Country	Italy

Received	2014-02-25 10:07
Peer-Review Started	2014-02-26 08:55
To Make the First Decision	2014-03-26 15:26
Return for Revision	2014-04-02 20:48
Revised	2014-04-18 16:47
Second Decision	2014-07-18 13:49
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-07-18 13:59
Articles in Press	2014-07-18 13:59
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2014-07-23 23:49
Typeset the Manuscript	2014-09-10 18:56
Publish the Manuscript Online	2014-09-19 13:44

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Recent trends in endoscopic management of achalasia
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Salvatore Tolone, Paolo Limongelli, Gianmattia del Genio, Luigi Brusciano, Antonio Russo, Lorenzo Cipriano, Marco Terribile, Giovanni Docimo, Roberto Ruggiero and Ludovico Docimo
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Corresponding Author	Paolo Limongelli, MD, PhD, XI Division of General and Obesity Surgery, Second University of Naples, Via Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy. paolo.limongelli@unina2.it
Key Words	Achalasia; Endoscopy; Pneumatic dilation; Botulinum toxin injection; Per oral endoscopic myotomy; High resolution manometry; Dysphagia
Core Tip	No definitive treatments of achalasia are currently available. Palliative treatment options aims to relieve symptoms and to help patients for food and liquid intake. Endoscopic approach to achalasia is directed to disrupt or weaken the lower esophageal sphincter. On the other hand, intra-sphincteric injection of botulinum toxin is reserved for elderly or severely ill patients. Pneumatic dilation provides better results than botulinum toxin injection and a clinical benefit comparable to surgery. Per oral endoscopic myotomy is a promising option but it requires increased experience and further objective and long-term follow up.
Publish Date	2014-09-19 13:44
Citation	Tolone S, Limongelli P, del Genio G, Brusciano L, Russo A, Cipriano L, Terribile M, Docimo G, Ruggiero R, Docimo L. Recent trends in endoscopic management of achalasia. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2014; 6(9): 407-414
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v6/i9/407.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v6.i9.407

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