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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 15, 2004; 10(22): 3322-3327
Published online Nov 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i22.3322
Published online Nov 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i22.3322
Table 1 Clinical characteristics and demographic data of patients [mean ± SD, (min-max)]
| Age (yr) | 44 ± 16 (19-73) |
| Gender (M/F) | 23/20 |
| Dysphagia | 43 (100%) |
| Chest pain | 5 (11%) |
| Regurgitation | 34 (79%) |
| Pulmonary aspiration | 9 (21%) |
| Mean duration of symptoms (mo) | 35 ± 21 (6-72) |
| Mean weight loss (kg) | 7.7 ± 2 (4-11) |
| LES pressure (mmHg) | |
| Before dilation | 38.6 ± 12 (19-66) |
| After dilation | 11.8 ± 8 (0-16) |
| Vigorous achalasia | 1 (2.3%) |
| Esophagus diameter (cm) | 3.8 (2-6.5) |
- Citation: Dobrucali A, Erzin Y, Tuncer M, Dirican A. Long-term results of graded pneumatic dilatation under endoscopic guidance in patients with primary esophageal achalasia. World J Gastroenterol 2004; 10(22): 3322-3327
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v10/i22/3322.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v10.i22.3322