Long-term Outcome of Laparoscopic Heller-Dor Surgery for Esophageal Achalasia: Possible Detrimental...
Long-term Outcome of Laparoscopic Heller-Dor Surgery for Esophageal Achalasia: Possible Detrimental Role of Previous Endoscopic Treatment
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United States: Elsevier Inc
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English
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy has recently emerged as the treatment of choice for esophageal achalasia. Previous unsuccessful treatments (pneumatic dilations or botulinum toxin [BT] injections) can make surgery more difficult, causing a higher risk of mucosal perforation and jeopardizing the outcome. The study goal was to evaluate the effects of prio...
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Long-term Outcome of Laparoscopic Heller-Dor Surgery for Esophageal Achalasia: Possible Detrimental Role of Previous Endoscopic Treatment
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_68875059
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_68875059
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1091-255X
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1873-4626
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10.1016/j.gassur.2005.10.001
