Achalasia in the Elderly: Diagnostic Approach and a Proposed Treatment Algorithm Based on a Comprehensive Literature Review

Achalasia is not uncommonly diagnosed in elderly patients and its incidence and prevalence are growing in this population. However, a scarcity of studies has assessed the typical pathophysiological and clinical features of the disease as well as the effectiveness and safety of the various therapeuti...

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Main Authors: Amir Mari, Wisam Sbeit, Wisam Abboud, Halim Awadie, Tawfik Khoury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/23/5565