Table 3.
Postoperative outcomes of 162 patients undergoing esophagomyotomy for achalasia at UCSF 1996–2009
| Variable | All 162 patients | 118 patients aged <60 years | 44 patients aged >60 years | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean follow-up, mo (±SD) | 64 ± 44 | 66 ± 43 | 57 ± 46 | 0.14 |
| Symptom score at follow-up | ||||
| Dysphagia (mean ± SD) | 1.5 ± 1.4 | 1.6 ± 1.4 | 1.0 ± 1.2 | <0.01 |
| Regurgitation (mean ± SD) | 0.7 ± 1.0 | 0.7 ± 1.0 | 0.7 ± 1.0 | 0.70 |
| Heartburn (mean ± SD) | 1.0 ± 1.1 | 1.1 ± 1.1 | 0.8 ± 1.1 | 0.03 |
| Chest pain (mean ± SD) | 0.6 ± 1.0 | 0.8 ± 1.1 | 0.2 ± 0.5 | <0.01 |
| Postoperative dilation required | 32 (20%) | 22 (19%) | 10 (23%) | 0.68 |
| Reoperation required | 4 (2%) | 3 (2%) | 1 (2%) | 0.64 |
| Overall satisfaction score (mean ± SD) | 3.6 ± 0.7 | 3.6 ± 0.8 | 3.7 ± 0.6 | 0.17 |
* Categorical variables were compared between groups with Fisher’s exact test. Ordinal variables were compared with the Mann–Whitney test