Why the study?
What is the incidence of reflux after cardiomyotomy in patients with achalasia of the cardia?
Population
56 patients with achalasia of the cardia
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May indicate need for radiological surveillance after cardiomyotomy despite absent symptoms; leaves open optimal protocols in achalasia.
What is the incidence of reflux after cardiomyotomy in patients with achalasia of the cardia?
A radiological technique facilitated the detection of postoperative reflux in patients with achalasia, revealing that nearly half of those with reflux were asymptomatic.
Ellis et al. (1965) studied this question.
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