Surgical approaches for achalasia and obesity: a systematic review and patient-level meta-analysis
Stephen Kunz,
Hamza Ashraf,
Christopher Klonis
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Synchronous and metachronous presentations of achalasia and obesity are increasingly common. There is limited data to guide the combined or staged surgical approaches to these conditions.
Methods
A systematic review (MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science) and patient-level meta-analysis of published cases were performed to examine the most effective surgical approach for patients with synchronous or metachronous presentations of achalasia and… Show more
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