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7. Non-surgical Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia

Usually, the first therapy prescribed to alleviate symptoms of esophageal achalasia is a non-surgical procedure, pneumatic dilation, during which a doctor places an air-filled, cylindrical balloon over the lower esophageal sphincter. The balloon disrupts the muscle fibers and causes them to loosen. Pneumatic dilation has a very high success rate, with over 90% of patients reporting symptom alleviation.

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