EVALUATION OF ESOPHAGEAL ACHALASIA: FROM SYMPTOMS TO THE CHICAGO CLASSIFICATION

INTRODUCTION: The diagnosis of achalasia may be suggested by clinical features but a complete work-up is required not only to confirm the diagnosis but also to grade the disease by severity or clinical subtype. OBJECTIVE: To review the current evaluation of esophageal achalasia and its correct compr...

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Published in:Arq Bras Cir Dig
Main Authors: LAURINO-NETO, Rafael Melillo, HERBELLA, Fernando, SCHLOTTMANN, Francisco, PATTI, Marco
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva 2018
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6044194/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29972404
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0102-672020180001e1376
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