A systematic review and meta-analysis of the Chinese literature for the treatment of achalasia

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Chen X, Qiao XL. The evaluation of endoscopic balloon dilation for achalasia. Shanxi Yiyao Zazhi 2003;32:46-48.

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Han XW, Wu G, Xing GS, Ma B, Li TX, Liu BS, Shi J. The big balloon dilatation for the treatment of cardiac achalasia. Yixue Yingxiangxue Zazhi 2004;14:226-228.

Yang HD, Song SM, Song XY. TV-assisted thoracoscopy Heller myotomy for the treatment of achalasia. Zhongguo Weichuang Waike Zazhi 2007;7:543-544.

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