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Publication Name World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID 3812
Country/Territory United Kingdom
Received
2013-05-25 10:19
Peer-Review Started
2013-05-25 19:36
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2013-06-09 09:59
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2013-06-20 20:05
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2013-06-30 00:04
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2013-07-18 15:09
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2013-07-19 03:32
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2013-08-19 18:32
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2013-09-21 09:08
ISSN 1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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Publisher Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
Website http://www.wjgnet.com
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
Funding Agency and Grant Number
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
Full Article (PDF) WJG-19-5806.pdf
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