Pneumatic Dilatation or Surgical Myotomy for Achalasia

Randomized Study to Compare Pneumatic Dilatation With Surgical Myotomy for Treatment of Achalasia - Long Term Follow up

Patients with newly diagnosed achalasia have been submitted to either treatment with pneumatic dilatation or surgical myotomy. Minimal follow up five years.

Patients with newly diagnosed achalasia have been submitted to either treatment with pneumatic dilatation or surgical myotomy. Minimal follow up five years.

During follow up patients have been interviewed with regular intervals, by use validated questionnaires. The level of symptom control has been assessed as well as the scoring cumulative incidence of treatment failures.

Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) has been regularly checked.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Newly diagnosed achalasia
• Age 18-80 years
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous treatment for achalasia.
• Stage IV achalasia.
• Unwillingness to participate.