Esophageal Achalasia: Diagnostic Evaluation

• DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06483-3
• Publication Date: 2022-02-23T14:05:23Z
• Authors: Federica Riccio; Mario Costantini; Renato Salvador
• Keywords: High resolution manometry; Cardiothoracic surgery

Abstract A precise diagnosis is key to the successful treatment of achalasia. Barium swallow, upper endoscopy and high‐resolution manometry provide necessary information about a patient's anatomy, absence other diseases, type achalasia (I, II, III). High‐resolution also has prognostic value, best results being obtained in II according Chicago classification. Abdominal CT scanning endoscopic ultrasound might be warranted if an underlying malignancy suspected.