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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2005; 11(36): 5701-5705
Published online Sep 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i36.5701
Published online Sep 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i36.5701
Table 3 Symptom score and LES pressure at baseline and 1 mo after dilation
| Baseline | After 1 mo | P | |
| Dysphagia | 2.8 ± 1.3 | 0.8 ± 0.4 | < 0.01 |
| Regurgitation | 2.1 ± 0.7 | 1.1 ± 0.5 | < 0.01 |
| Chest pain | 1.8 ± 1.2 | 1.4 ± 0.9 | < 0.05 |
| Weight loss | 8.3 ± 2.2 | 0.3 ± 0.1 | < 0.01 |
| LES pressure | 35.8 ± 10.4 (15-63) | 10.0 ± 7.1 (0-13) | < 0.01 |
- Citation: Katsinelos P, Kountouras J, Paroutoglou G, Beltsis A, Zavos C, Papaziogas B, Mimidis K. Long-term results of pneumatic dilation for achalasia: A 15 years’ experience. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(36): 5701-5705
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i36/5701.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i36.5701