The OPERA study commenced in 2022 and aims to review cases of children with achalasia.
It is being undertaken by the Paediatric Surgery Trainee Research Network – www.pstrnuk.org including Jonny Nevill, Academic Clinical Fellow, Paediatric Surgery, University of Southampton
Research progress will be updated here
Multicentre retrospective study investigating the management and outcomes of paediatric achalasia
Achalasia is a rare disease in children. There is no consensus on management and a paucity of evidence regarding current outcomes.
Methodology:
Retrospective multicentre study investigating current investigations and management strategies, and documentations of outcomes.