Fisichella P. Marco, Herbella Fernando A.M., Patti Marco G. Achalasia

Springer, 2016. — 140 p.Each chapter describes a very specific aspect of Achalasia by its known expert. Current diagnostic and management strategies of Achalasia, as well as the simplified operative approaches with relevant technical considerations, are outlined for the specific target audience.
The treatment of Achalasia is complex and usually performed in specialized tertiary-care centres. The Editors' main goal is to render this disease more understandable and accessible to residents, fellows, and specialists in both the surgical disciplines (general surgery and thoracic surgery) and in gastroenterology.A One Hundred Year Journey: The History of Surgery for Esophageal Achalasia
Pathophysiology of Achalasia Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Evaluation
Achalasia and Chagas’ DiseaseBotulinum Toxin for Achalasia Pneumatic DilationPeroral Endoscopic Myotomy Heller Myotomy for Achalasia. From the Thoracoscopic to the Laparoscopic Approach Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Fundoplication. What Type? Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor FundoplicationLaparoscopic Heller Myotomy with Toupet Partial Posterior Fundoplication Achalasia and Epiphrenic Diverticulum Thoracoscopic Treatment of Epiphrenic Diverticula Associated with Achalasia The Surgical Management of Achalasia in the Morbid Obese PatientTreatment of Achalasia in Patients with Dilated EsophagusEvaluation and Treatment of Patients with Recurrent Dysphagia After Heller MyotomyEsophageal Resection for End-Stage Achalasia
Achalasia and Eating Disorders
Pediatric Achalasia