Journal of digestive diseases

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J Dig Dis · Apr 2016

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High-resolution manometric subtypes as a predictive factor for the treatment of achalasia: A meta-analysis and systematic review.

To assess manometric subtypes as predictive factors for the treatment efficacies of pneumatic balloon dilatation (PBD) and laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) in patients with achalasia. ⋯ Type II achalasia shows the best prognosis after PBD and LHM, while type III achalasia has the worst prognosis.

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