Advances in the Treatment of Achalasia

Abstract

Achalasia is a rare motor disorder of the oesophagus. As its etiology and pathogenesis are still unclear, the treatment nowadays is focused on relief of symptoms. At present, treatment options for achalasia include pharmacotherapy, endoscopic botulinum toxin injection, endoscopic dilation, endoscopic microwave therapy and surgery therapy. In this article, we will review the recent advances in the treatment of achalasia.