Comparison of Endoscopic Dilatation and Heller's Myotomy for Treating Esophageal Achalasia in Children: A Multicenter Study
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Multicenter retrospective study of 97 children demonstrates Heller's myotomy provides significantly longer symptom-free intervals compared to endoscopic dilatation (49 vs 7 months median) with similar complication rates, establishing surgical myotomy as superior first-line treatment for pediatric achalasia.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Comparison of Endoscopic Dilatation and Heller's Myotomy for Treating Esophageal Achalasia in Children: A Multicenter Study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2022-09-15. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/5927
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