Pneumatic dilation is the most common first-line therapy for the treatment of achalasia.
The aim of dilation is a controlled disruption of circular muscle fibres of the lower esophageal sphincter to reduce the functional obstruction. Several types of dilators and different dilation techniques are used, but the achieved results are similar. Best long term results are obtained if the lower esophageal sphincter pressure can be reduced below 10 mmHg. Pdf Format - Registered users can view the complete article in Pdf format. Pdf Format - Registered users can view the complete article in Pdf format.