A decision analysis of the optimal initial approach to achalasia: laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication, thoracoscopic Heller myotomy, pneumatic dilatation, or botulinum toxin injection
- 1 March 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Vol. 5 (2) , 192-205
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s1091-255x(01)80033-0
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