Editorial
Copyright ©2006 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2006; 12(37): 5921-5925
Published online Oct 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i37.5921
Table 1 Pooled response rate of achalasia treatments[7]
TherapynWeighted responserate (%)Weightedfollow-up (yr)
Botulinum toxin149321.1
Pneumatic dilation1276724.9
Heller myotomy
Thoracotomy1221845
Laparotomy732857.6
Laparoscopy171921.2