In this episode, we review the pathophysiology, history, work-up and management of Achalasia. Our medicine minute discusses the trial "Endoscopic or Surgical Myotomy in Patients with Idiopathic Achalasia" published in NEJM in 2019.
Written by: Dr. Grace Wang (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Teshima (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Laura Walker (General Internist)
Sound editing by: Nathan Doupnik (Medical Student)
Infographic by: Vincent Li (Medical Student)