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Balloon dilatation in achalasia: a new dilator.

Julie L. Cox, G. K. Buckton, John Bennett

Gut · 1986 · 67 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

A newly available balloon dilator for the treatment of achalasia and its advantages over existing instruments are discussed. Our experience with its use in seven patients is described.

References

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Treatment of achalasia and related motor disorders

G. Vantrappen, J. Hellemans · Gastroenterology · 1980 · 335 citations

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Esophagomyotomy versus Forceful Dilation for Achalasia of the Esophagus: Results in 899 Patients

Nsidinanya Okike, W. Spencer Payne, David Neufeld et al. · The Annals of Thoracic Surgery · 1979 · 219 citations · Full text

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A prospective randomized study comparing forceful dilatation and esophagomyotomy in patients with achalasia of the esophagus

Attila Csendes, Italo Braghetto, A Henríquez · Gastroenterology · 1981 · 154 citations · Full text

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Pneumatic dilatation in achalasia.

I W Fellows, A L Ogilvie, Mark A. Atkinson · Gut · 1983 · 122 citations · Full text

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An Uncontrolled Comparison of Treatments For Achalasia

JERRY L. YON, James Christensen · Annals of Surgery · 1975 · 58 citations

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