MAY 3, 2024

Management of Achalasia, Part 2: Treatment

Ofer Z. Fass, MD
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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

Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder characterized by symptoms of progressive dysphagia and regurgitation.1 The incidence is estimated to be between 0.8 and 2.2 cases per 100,000 individuals, with a