Achalasia

Written by: Dr. Grace Wang (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Teshima (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Laura Walker (General Internist)
Sound editing by: Nathan Doupnik (Medical Student)
Infographic by: Vincent Li (Medical Student)

Resources:

  1. ACG Clinical Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia

  2. NEJM: Endoscopic or Surgical Myotomy in Patients with Idiopathic Achalasia