Role of botulinum toxin in treatment of achalasia cardia
Sood, A.; Singh, G.; Kharay, A.S.
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology 15(3): 97-98
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8860 PMID: 8840635 Document Number: 465275
Pneumatic dilatation and surgery are equally effective in the treatment of achalasia cardia but carry some risk of complications. We report our initial experience with the use of botulinum toxin in the treatment of achalasia. Six of seven patients treated responded, with improvement lasting till the end of follow-up at 3 months. No adverse effect was observed.