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  • Title: [Efficacy of endoscopic pneumatic dilatation in achalasia. Medium-term results].
    Author: Jouin H, Neumeier M, Baumann R, Sibony G, Duclos B, Chamouard P, Weill JP.
    Journal: Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris); 1989; 25(1):1-4. PubMed ID: 2712528.
    Abstract:
    During a seven-year period, thirty patients with achalasia of the esophagus were treated by pneumatic dilatation without complications. Only twenty patients could be followed with a mean follow of 32 +/- 23 months after their initial dilatation. Excellent to good results were obtained in more than 75 p. cent of the group. Most patients have not required a further dilatation. This study suggest to propose a regular supervision of these patients by clinical examination, esophageal manometry and endoscopy.
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