Efficacy and safety of pneumatic dilation in achalasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Froukje B van HoeijLeah I PrinsAndré J P M SmoutArjan J Bredenoord

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2019)

The most efficient and safe method of dilating achalasia patients is a graded approach starting with a 30-mm dilation, followed by an elective 35-mm dilation and 40 mm when there is insufficient symptom relief.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patients undergoing