Esophageal pull-down technique significantly improves outcomes in end-stage achalasia compared to classical laparoscopic Heller-Dor myotomy. Treatment failure rates were significantly lower in the pull-down technique group, confirming its efficacy in challenging cases. This technique shows promise in enhancing treatment success for difficult-to-treat achalasia patients with a sigmoid-shaped esophagus.
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