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Frequency and clinical characteristics of special types of achalasia in Japan: A large‐scale, multicenter database study

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Achalasia is a rare disease, with an incidence of one in 100 000. Genetic factors and autoimmune involvement have been reported in its etiology, and their involvement is strongly suspected,… Click to show full abstract

Achalasia is a rare disease, with an incidence of one in 100 000. Genetic factors and autoimmune involvement have been reported in its etiology, and their involvement is strongly suspected, especially in patients with familial achalasia and those with comorbid hereditary or autoimmune diseases. However, these special types of achalasia are rare, and their frequency and clinical characteristics remain unclear.

Keywords: characteristics special; types achalasia; clinical characteristics; frequency clinical; special types

Journal Title: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Year Published: 2021

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