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Donald Castell to Esophageal Achalasia

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Donald Castell
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7.689
Esophageal Achalasia
  1. Durability of pneumatic dilation monotherapy in treatment-naive achalasia patients. BMC Gastroenterol. 2019 Nov 11; 19(1):181.
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    Score: 0.651
  2. Pneumatic Dilation for Achalasia: Obliterate the Waist! Am J Gastroenterol. 2016 09; 111(9):1362.
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    Score: 0.522
  3. Achalasia: All Sticks in One Bundle! Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 May; 14(5):e49.
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    Score: 0.493
  4. Multiple good options are available for achalasia management. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2015 Mar; 49(3):194-8.
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    Score: 0.470
  5. Motility: Achalasia subtyping directs therapy. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Apr; 10(4):202-3.
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    Score: 0.410
  6. In the diagnosis of achalasia, "classic" might be "atypical". Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012 Jul; 10(7):821-2.
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    Score: 0.381
  7. The evolution of achalasia. Dig Dis Sci. 2012 Mar; 57(3):597-8.
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    Score: 0.377
  8. Pneumatic dilation for achalasia--the way forward: authors' reply. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Nov; 34(10):1246-7.
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    Score: 0.373
  9. Review article: an analysis of the efficacy, perforation rates and methods used in pneumatic dilation for achalasia. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Oct; 34(8):832-9.
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    Score: 0.368
  10. Manometry and impedance characteristics of achalasia. Facts and myths. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2008 Mar; 42(3):266-70.
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    Score: 0.290
  11. Regional esophageal dysfunction in scleroderma and achalasia using multichannel intraluminal impedance and manometry. Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Jan; 53(1):210-6.
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    Score: 0.275
  12. Vigorous achalasia: original description requires minor change. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Nov-Dec; 33(5):375-7.
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    Score: 0.187
  13. Development of quality indicators for the diagnosis and management of achalasia. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 10; 33(10):e14118.
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    Score: 0.179
  14. Repetitive proximal esophageal contractions: a new manometric finding and a possible further link between Parkinson's disease and achalasia. Dysphagia. 2001; 16(3):186-9.
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    Score: 0.176
  15. Massively dilated esophagus in achalasia: response to pneumatic balloon dilation. Am J Gastroenterol. 1999 Sep; 94(9):2363-6.
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    Score: 0.161
  16. Use of botulinum toxin as a diagnostic/therapeutic trial to help clarify an indication for definitive therapy in patients with achalasia. Am J Gastroenterol. 1999 Mar; 94(3):637-42.
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    Score: 0.155
  17. Plasma levels of TNF-a, IL-6, IFN-?, IL-12, IL-17, IL-22, and IL-23 in achalasia, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). BMC Gastroenterol. 2019 Feb 11; 19(1):28.
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    Score: 0.155
  18. Pneumatic dilatation is effective long-term treatment for achalasia. Dig Dis Sci. 1998 Sep; 43(9):1973-7.
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    Score: 0.150
  19. Pneumatic balloon dilation in achalasia: a prospective comparison of balloon distention time. Am J Gastroenterol. 1998 Jul; 93(7):1064-7.
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    Score: 0.148
  20. Distal Esophageal Spasm: A Review. Am J Med. 2018 09; 131(9):1034-1040.
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    Score: 0.146
  21. Botulinum toxin for achalasia: to be or not to be? Gastroenterology. 1996 May; 110(5):1650-2.
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    Score: 0.127
  22. Abnormal proximal esophageal function in achalasia. Dysphagia. 1994; 9(1):20-1.
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    Score: 0.108
  23. Idiopathic achalasia: are there different types? Am J Gastroenterol. 1992 Dec; 87(12):1693-4.
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    Score: 0.101
  24. Abnormal upper esophageal sphincter function in achalasia. Am J Gastroenterol. 1992 Dec; 87(12):1712-5.
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    Score: 0.101
  25. Characterization of patients with low baseline impedance on multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH reflux testing. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2012 Aug; 46(7):e55-7.
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    Score: 0.098
  26. Acute airway obstruction in achalasia. Possible role of defective belch reflex. Gastroenterology. 1989 Nov; 97(5):1323-6.
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    Score: 0.081
  27. Neural autoantibody profile of primary achalasia. Dig Dis Sci. 2010 Feb; 55(2):307-11.
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    Score: 0.079
  28. Radiographic and manometric correlation in achalasia with apparent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Gastrointest Radiol. 1989; 14(1):1-5.
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    Score: 0.077
  29. The effect of terbutaline sulfate, nitroglycerin, and aminophylline on lower esophageal sphincter pressure and radionuclide esophageal emptying in patients with achalasia. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1987 Aug; 9(4):386-9.
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    Score: 0.070
  30. Surgical myotomy for nutcracker esophagus. To be or not to be? Dig Dis Sci. 1987 Jan; 32(1):95-6.
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    Score: 0.067
  31. Pneumatic dilatations for achalasia: a safe and effective choice for most patients. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Oct; 101(10):2441-2.
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    Score: 0.066
  32. Apparent complete lower esophageal sphincter relaxation in achalasia. Gastroenterology. 1986 Apr; 90(4):978-83.
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    Score: 0.063
  33. Clearance mechanisms of the aperistaltic oesophagus: the "pump gun" hypothesis. Gut. 2006 Apr; 55(4):584-5.
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    Score: 0.062
  34. Classification of oesophageal motility abnormalities. Gut. 2001 Jul; 49(1):145-51.
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    Score: 0.046
  35. Achalasia and Hodgkin's disease: a chance association? J Clin Gastroenterol. 1981 Jun; 3(2):175-8.
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    Score: 0.045
  36. Prospective randomized comparison of pneumatic dilatation technique in patients with idiopathic achalasia. Dig Dis Sci. 1999 Sep; 44(9):1853-7.
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    Score: 0.040
  37. High amplitude, peristaltic esophageal contractions associated with chest pain and/or dysphagia. Gastroenterology. 1979 Sep; 77(3):478-83.
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    Score: 0.040
  38. The spectrum of esophageal motility disorders. Gastroenterology. 1979 Mar; 76(3):639-40.
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    Score: 0.039
  39. Gastric perforation during pneumatic dilation for achalasia. Gastroenterology. 1977 May; 72(5 Pt 1):983-4.
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    Score: 0.034
  40. Achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm. Arch Intern Med. 1976 May; 136(5):571-9.
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    Score: 0.032
  41. Dysphagia following fundoplication: "slipped" fundoplication versus achalasia complicated by fundoplication. Am J Gastroenterol. 1990 Nov; 85(11):1468-72.
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    Score: 0.022
  42. Prospective randomized comparison of Brown-McHardy and microvasive balloon dilators in treatment of achalasia. Am J Gastroenterol. 1990 Oct; 85(10):1322-6.
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    Score: 0.022
  43. Esophageal motility disorders. Dis Mon. 1988 Jun; 34(6):297-389.
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    Score: 0.018
  44. Motility disorders of the esophagus. Compr Ther. 1988 Jan; 14(1):19-23.
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    Score: 0.018
  45. Radiographic evaluation of esophagus immediately after pneumatic dilatation for achalasia. Dig Dis Sci. 1987 Sep; 32(9):962-7.
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    Score: 0.017
  46. Esophageal radiography and manometry: correlation in 172 patients with dysphagia. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1987 Aug; 149(2):307-11.
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    Score: 0.017
  47. Dysphagia in the elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1986 Mar; 34(3):248-9.
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    Score: 0.016
  48. Diagnosis of noncardiac chest pain in older patients. Geriatrics. 1985 Oct; 40(10):61-3, 67, 70 passim.
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    Score: 0.015
  49. Esophageal motility disorders. Am J Med Sci. 1985 Aug; 290(2):61-9.
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    Score: 0.015
  50. Calcium-channel blocking agents for gastrointestinal disorders. Am J Cardiol. 1985 Jan 25; 55(3):210B-213B.
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    Score: 0.015
  51. Prospective manometric evaluation with pharmacologic provocation of patients with suspected esophageal motility dysfunction. Gastroenterology. 1983 May; 84(5 Pt 1):893-901.
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    Score: 0.013
  52. Chest pain of esophageal origin. Where are we, and where should we go? Arch Intern Med. 1983 Apr; 143(4):772-6.
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    Score: 0.013
  53. Clinical applications of esophageal manometry. Dig Dis Sci. 1982 Sep; 27(9):769-71.
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    Score: 0.012
  54. Evaluation and management of diseases of the esophagus. Am J Otolaryngol. 1981 Nov; 2(4):336-44.
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    Score: 0.012
  55. Physiology and pathophysiology of the lower esophageal sphincter. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1975 Sep-Oct; 84(5 Pt 1):569-75.
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    Score: 0.008
  56. The lower esophageal sphincter. Physiologic and clinical aspects. Ann Intern Med. 1975 Sep; 83(3):390-401.
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    Score: 0.008
  57. Transnasal US of the esophagus: preliminary morphologic and function studies. Radiology. 1992 Sep; 184(3):721-7.
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    Score: 0.006
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