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Esophagomyotomy

Heller Cardiomyotomy

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Achalasia

The approach to treatment is to reduce the pressure at the lower esophageal sphincter. Therapy may involve:Injection with botulinum toxin (Botox).

Source:ADAM

Date:February 20, 2008

Achalasia

The first-line treatment for achalasia is balloon dilation. In this procedure, an inflatable membrane or balloon is passed down the esophagus to the sphincter and inflated to force the sphincter open.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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