title: Achalasia: a review of therapeutic options and outcomes.
abstract: Advances in achalasia has led to the development of new therapeutic options. This review will focus on methodology and outcomes of two established techniques; pneumatic dilation and surgical myotomy; and one new technique, LES injection of botulinum A toxin.
authors.affiliation: Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Eduardo B V
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Da Silveira
authors.forename: Arvey I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002404:Catheterization; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents; D001905:Botulinum Toxins