Comprehensive evaluation of current strategies in achalasia treatment: Insights from an umbrella review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achalasia poses a considerable clinical challenge due to its complex pathophysiology and varied treatment responses. This umbrella review aims to consolidate current meta-analyses, providing a comprehensive evaluation of treatment efficacy across various methodologies. By employing statistical analyses and concise quality assessment, we seek to standardize outcomes and effectively highlight the limitations inherent in existing research.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across 5 international databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, to identify relevant meta-analyses focused on achalasia treatments. Key parameters evaluated included clinical success rates, complications, operation times, and lengt

SUBMITTER: Letafatkar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12689109 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature