TY - GEN AU - Urbach,D R AU - Hansen,P D AU - Khajanchee,Y S AU - Swanstrom,L L TI - 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 SN - 1091-255X PY - 2001///0726 KW - Botulinum Toxins KW - therapeutic use KW - Catheterization KW - adverse effects KW - Decision Support Techniques KW - Esophageal Achalasia KW - surgery KW - Esophageal Perforation KW - etiology KW - Fundoplication KW - Humans KW - Laparoscopy KW - Markov Chains KW - Quality-Adjusted Life Years KW - Risk Assessment KW - Thoracoscopy KW - Treatment Outcome N1 - Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/s1091-255x(01)80033-0 ER -