The thoracic surgeons at Baylor Medicine are experts in all types of achalasia treatment, including endoscopic therapies such as balloon dilatation, Botox and per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) as ...

Achalasia, a chronic oesophageal motility disorder, is defined by impaired lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation and absent peristalsis, leading to symptoms such as dysphagia and regurgitation.

The disease is Type 1 Achalasia; which blocks the esophagus and makes eating a difficult and painful experience.  It is so ...