Urbach, D R <br/><br/>
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 
<br/><br/> Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>1091-255X 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1016/s1091-255x(01)80033-0  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Botulinum Toxins--therapeutic use<br/>Catheterization--adverse effects<br/>Decision Support Techniques<br/>Esophageal Achalasia--surgery<br/>Esophageal Perforation--etiology<br/>Fundoplication<br/>Humans<br/>Laparoscopy<br/>Markov Chains<br/>Quality-Adjusted Life Years<br/>Risk Assessment<br/>Thoracoscopy<br/>Treatment Outcome