How are esophageal motor disorders treated?

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  1. Dr. Lyall Gorenstein
     
    Dr. Lyall Gorenstein of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    Achalasia is the most common motor disorder of the esophagus. Treatments include pneumatic dilatation, botox, and minimally invasive laparoscopic myotomy.. The results of laparoscopic myotomy are so good, that in most patients it is the best treatment choice.
    Achalasia is the most common motor disorder of the esophagus. Treatments include pneumatic dilatation, botox, and minimally invasive laparoscopic myotomy.. The results of laparoscopic myotomy are so good, that in most patients it is the best... More