A decision analysis of the optimal initial approach to achalasia: laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication, thoracoscopic Heller myotomy, pneumatic dilatation, or botulinum toxin injection.

Urbach, D R

A decision analysis of the optimal initial approach to achalasia: laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication, thoracoscopic Heller myotomy, pneumatic dilatation, or botulinum toxin injection. [electronic resource] - Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract - 192-205 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

1091-255X

10.1016/s1091-255x(01)80033-0 doi


Botulinum Toxins--therapeutic use
Catheterization--adverse effects
Decision Support Techniques
Esophageal Achalasia--surgery
Esophageal Perforation--etiology
Fundoplication
Humans
Laparoscopy
Markov Chains
Quality-Adjusted Life Years
Risk Assessment
Thoracoscopy
Treatment Outcome