Clinical features and long ‐term outcomes of lower esophageal sphincter‐dependent and lower esophageal sphincter‐independent jackhammer esophagus

Conclusions and InferencesOur findings suggest that LD ‐JHE and LI‐JHE are clinically indistinguishable and thus support existing diagnostic criteria. Furthermore, our long‐term follow‐up data suggest that JHE, irrespective of LES involvement, may improve without treatment. Further study is needed to clarify which patients merit therapeutic inte rvention.

Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - November 15, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Allon Kahn, Mohanad T. Al ‐Qaisi, Robert A. Obeid, David A. Katzka, Karthik M. Ravi, Francisco C. Ramirez, Michael D. Crowell, Marcelo F. Vela Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research