This series on “Achalasia” was edited by Prof. Sarah K. Thompson, from Department of Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre & Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.
This series was designed to discuss updates in the pathophysiology and diagnosis of achalasia along with specific papers discussing the merits of different types of treatment. It also featured articles on recurrent achalasia, end-stage achalasia, and ongoing surveillance of patients with achalasia.
Editorial on Achalasi
Achalasia – a not so common yet fascinating esophageal motility disorder
Original Article on Achalasia
Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM): overview and experience of 100 cases by a single surgeon in Australia
Review Article on Achalasia
Pathophysiology of achalasia
Achalasia subtypes are front and center of the Chicago classification—strategies to overcome limitations in clinical application
Diagnosis and treatment of pseudoachalasia: how to catch the mimic
Role of botulinum toxin injection in treatment of achalasia
Pneumatic balloon dilatation for achalasia—how and why I do it
Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy: historical overview and current operative approach
Obesity and achalasia
Management of treatment-naïve achalasia: choosing the right therapeutic option
Managing recurrent symptoms after treatment of achalasia
Esophagectomy for end-stage achalasia—is it too aggressive?
Esophageal cancer risk in achalasia
Achalasia: an easy to swallow summary of the evolution in guidelines
Disclosure:
The series “Achalasia” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Esophagus without any sponsorship or funding. Sarah K. Thompson served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.
The series “Achalasia” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Esophagus without any sponsorship or funding. Sarah K. Thompson served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.