Presence of esophageal contractility after achalasia treatment is associated with improved esophageal emptying.

Edoardo VespaDomenico A FarinaJohn E PandolfinoPeter J Kahrilas Andree H Koop Dustin A Carlson

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility (2023)

Occurring more frequently in type II achalasia, and if adequate EGJ opening is achieved after treatment, esophageal contractility may contribute to improved esophageal emptying and improved symptoms in non-spastic achalasia. Preservation of esophageal body muscle could improve outcomes in these patients.

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