Achalasia of the cardia: dilatation or division? Is pneumatic balloon dilatation justifiable anymore?

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I J Beckingham. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2006 Jan.

. 2006 Jan;88(1):11-2.

¹ Department of Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK. ian.beckingham@qmc.nhs.uk

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The cost of laparoscopic myotomy versus pneumatic dilatation for esophageal achalasia.
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