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A member asked:

Wouldnt fixing achalasia by surgery result in acid reflux in esophogus?

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Maybe (answer #5): See prior HealthTap answers on this subject. Fixing achalasia is often combined with an anti-reflux procedure to avoid just what you fear.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/8/2017

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