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The Kagoshima consensus on esophageal achalasia DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS Triadafilopoulos, G., Boeckxstaens, G. E., Gullo, R., Patti, M. G., Pandolfino, J. E., Kahrilas, P. J., Duranceau, A., JAMIESON, G., Zaninotto, G. 2012; 25 (4): 337-348

Abstract

Esophageal achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by lack of peristalsis and a lower esophageal sphincter that fails to relax appropriately in response to swallowing. This article summarizes the most salient issues in the diagnosis and management of achalasia as discussed in a symposium that took place in Kagoshima, Japan, in September 2010 under the auspices of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus.

View details for DOI 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2011.01207.x

View details for Web of Science ID 000304039400010

View details for PubMedID 21595779