title: Quantitative methods to determine efficacy of treatment in achalasia.
abstract: Determining success after achalasia therapy is an important aspect of treating this disease. Esophageal manometry, scintigraphy, and barium esophagram are the most commonly employed techniques. Recent data suggest that barium esophagram may be most practical and informative compared to manometry and scintigraphy in predicting treatment success in achalasia patients after therapy.
authors.affiliation: Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, Department of Gastroenterology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. Vaezim@ccf.org
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Vaezi
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003287:Contrast Media; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate