The American journal of gastroenterology
Safety and Efficacy of Pneumatic Balloon Dilation for Pediatric Achalasia-A Single-Center Experience.
Mohamad Abi Nassif, Erini Gamal Nessim Kostandy, Lin Fei, Lev Dorfman, Neha R Santucci, Khalil El-Chammas, Ajay Kaul
Published: 202510.14309/ajg.0000000000003786
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The optimal first-line treatment of pediatric achalasia remains debated. Pneumatic balloon dilation (PD) shows variable success and low complication rates in small cohorts. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of PD as first-line therapy…
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