Epidemiological characteristics and treatment outcomes of achalasia: a retrospective study from a tertiary reflux-motility center

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Evaluate demographic and clinical characteristics of achalasia and assess treatment outcomes in patients.
Retrospective analysis of 111 patients diagnosed with achalasia
Classification of patients into type I, II, or III using Chicago classification v4.0
Assessment of demographic data, clinical presentations, and treatment responses
55% of patients were female and 45% male
Type II achalasia was the most prevalent subtype at 73.9%
Median diagnostic delay was 49.8 months, regardless of subtype
All patients reported difficulty swallowing solid foods, and 95.5% experienced liquid dysphagia
Significant decrease in Eckardt score post-treatment across all subtypes

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Retrospective study evaluates treatment outcomes in achalasia patients, indicating significant dysphagia and diagnostic delays.

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