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Prognosis

Prognosis. Surgical outcomes are good -- dilation alone often results in only temporary improvement in symptoms. . Heller’s myotomy. Immediate effect Better results Cuts the longitudinal and circular muscles Won’t recur. Pneumatic dilation. Endoscopic treatment May recur.

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Prognosis

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  1. Prognosis Surgical outcomes are good -- dilation alone often results in only temporary improvement in symptoms.

  2. Heller’s myotomy • Immediate effect • Better results • Cuts the longitudinal and circular muscles • Won’t recur

  3. Pneumatic dilation • Endoscopic treatment • May recur

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