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Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Medical Management of Achalasia
Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder presenting primarily with dysphagia, characterized by well-defined esophageal motor abnormalities. This chapter addresses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of achalasia, as well as the medical therapeutic options for this disorder. Epidemiology Epidemiologic data originate…