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    ACG clinical guidelines: diagnosis and management of achalasia

    Vaezi, M. F; Pandolfino, J. E; Yadlapati, R. H; Greer, K. B; Kavitt, R. T.
    Am. j. gastroenterol; 115 (9), 2020
    Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by aberrant peristalsis and insufficient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Patients most commonly present with dysphagia to solids and liquids, regurgitation, and occasional chest pain with or without weight loss. High-resolution mano...
    Esophageal Achalasia/diagnosis, Esophageal Achalasia/therapy, Disease Management, Esophagogastric Junction/pathology, Endoscopy, Digestive System, Manometry
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    The 2018 ISDE achalasia guidelines

    Zaninotto, G; Bennett, C; Boeckxstaens, G; Costantini, M; Ferguson, MK; Pandolfino, JE; Patti, MG; Ribeiro Jr, U; Richter, J; Swanstrom, L; Tack, J; Triadafilopoulos, G; Markar, SR; Salvador, R; Faccio, L; Andreollo, NA; Cecconello, I; Costamagna, G; da Rocha, JRM; Hungness, ES; Fisichella, PM; Fuchs, KH; Gockel, I; Gurski, R; Gyawali, CP; Herbella, FAM; Holloway, RH; Hongo, M; Jobe, BA; Kahrilas, PJ; Katzka, DA; Dua, KS; Liu, D; Moonen, A; Nasi, A; Pasricha, PJ; Penagini, R; Perretta, S; Sallum, RAA; Sarnelli, G; Savarino, E; Schlottmann, F; Sifrim, D; Soper, N; Tatum, RP; Vaezi, MF; van Herwaarden-Lindeboom, M; Vanuytsel, T; Vela, MF; Watson, DI; Zerbib, F; Gittens, S; Pontillo, C; Vermigli, S; Inama, D; Low, DE.
    Dis. Esoph.; 31 (9), 2018
    Achalasia is a relatively rare primary motor esophageal disorder, characterized by absence of relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter and of peristalsis along the esophageal body. As a result, patients typically present with dysphagia, regurgitation and occasionally chest pain, pulmonary complicati...
    Esophageal Achalasia, Esophageal Achalasia/therapy, Esophageal Achalasia/diagnosis
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