pISSN 2636-0004eISSN 2636-0012
pISSN 2636-0004Previous Interventions for Achalasia Prior to the Surgical Intervention for Achalasia at Our Institution
| Procedure | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Previous intervention for achalasia | 25 | - |
| Pneumatic dilatation only | 15 | Median of 2 previous pneumatic dilatations (range, 1–4) |
| Pneumatic dilatation and botulinum injection | 3 | - |
| Botulinum injection only | 3 | Median of 2 previous injections (range, 1–2) |
| Pneumatic dilatation followed by surgery | 4 | 2, transthoracic myotomy 1, open abdominal myotomy 1, laparoscopic Heller myotomy |