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Esophageal Achalasia (Megaesophagus) Summary

200 relevant articles (11 outcomes, 23 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: A motility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS in which the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (near the CARDIA) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and DYSPHAGIA. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus (megaesophagus).

Also Known As: Megaesophagus; Cardiospasm; Achalasias, Esophageal; Cardiospasms; Esophageal Achalasias Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Esophageal Achalasia

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 15 results : IBA
  2. Barium : 2 studies in 5 results : IBA
  3. Procaine (Novocaine) : 1 study in 4 results : FDA 22 Generic
  4. Nifedipine (Adalat) : 1 study in 4 results : FDA 22 Generic
  5. Kinetoplast DNA (kDNA) : 1 study in 2 results : IBA
  6. Benzalkonium Compounds (Benzalkonium Chloride) : 1 study in 2 results : FDA 1 Generic
  7. Antibodies : 1 study in 2 results : IBA
  8. amsonic acid (DAS) : 1 study in 2 results : IBA
  9. Zinc : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  10. Vitamins : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
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Diseases Related to Esophageal Achalasia

  1. Deglutition Disorders (Dysphagia)
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  3. Diverticulum
  4. Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis)
  5. Megacolon
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Key Therapies for Esophageal Achalasia

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  1. Fundoplication : 6 outcomes 6 studies in 43 results
  2. Balloon Dilatation : 1 outcome 1 study in 12 results
  3. Endoscopes : 1 outcome in 3 results
  4. Gastrostomy : 1 outcome in 3 results
  5. Denervation : 2 studies in 5 results
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