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| Esophageal Dilation | Heller Myotomy | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symptom recurrence (N, %) | 15 (100) | 8 (53) | <0.01 |
| Additional admission (N, %) | 12 (80) | 5 (33) | 0.03 |
| Intervention-free duration (d), median (range) | 96 (5-1455) | 1112 (98-4921) | 0.04 |
| Additional intervention (N, %) | 14 (93%) | 6 (40%) | <0.01 |
| Esophageal dilation | 11 (73%) | 4 (27%) | 0.03 |
| Heller myotomy | 7 (47%) | 1 (7%) | 0.04 |
| Nissen fundoplication | 2 (13%) | 2 (13%) | 1.0 |
| Esophagectomy | 1 (7%) | 1 (7%) | 1.0 |
