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Publication Name World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID 9711
Country/Territory Italy
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2014-02-25 10:07
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2014-09-19 13:44
ISSN 1948-5190 (online)
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Publisher Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
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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
Full Article (PDF) WJGE-6-407.pdf
Manuscript File 9711-Review.doc
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Peer-review Report 9711-Peer review(s).pdf
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