Protocol for an international multicenter randomized controlled trial assessing treatment success an...
Protocol for an international multicenter randomized controlled trial assessing treatment success and safety of peroral endoscopic myotomy vs endoscopic balloon dilation for the treatment of achalasia in children
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San Francisco: Public Library of Science
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English
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Achalasia is a rare neurodegenerative esophageal motility disorder characterized by incomplete lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation, increased LES tone and absence of esophageal peristalsis. Achalasia requires invasive treatment in all patients. Conventional treatment options include endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) and laparoscopic Heller'...
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Protocol for an international multicenter randomized controlled trial assessing treatment success and safety of peroral endoscopic myotomy vs endoscopic balloon dilation for the treatment of achalasia in children
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2873244309
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2873244309
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0286880
