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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2014; 2(9): 448-454
Published online Sep 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i9.448
Published online Sep 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i9.448
Table 2 Type of treatment received based on upper esophageal sphincter abnormality sub-type
| Treatment | UES abnormality | P-value | ||
| Hypertensive (%) | Hypotensive (%) | Impaired relaxation (%) | ||
| Pneumatic dilatation | 0 | 25 | 11.11 | 0.3967 |
| Endoscopic botox treatment | 25 | 0 | 22.22 | |
| Medical therapy | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | |
| POEM | 12.5 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Surgical myotomy | 62.5 | 75 | 33.33 | |
- Citation: Mathews SC, Ciarleglio M, Chavez YH, Clarke JO, Stein E, Chander Roland B. Upper esophageal sphincter abnormalities are strongly predictive of treatment response in patients with achalasia. World J Clin Cases 2014; 2(9): 448-454
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v2/i9/448.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i9.448