Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Redwood City, California
Stanford University School of Medicine
Redwood City, California
Esophageal and Swallowing Center
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
MetroHealth Medical System
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
MetroHealth Medical System
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and either absent or spastic contractions of the esophageal body.1 The incidence of achalasia