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Table 1 Eckardt score to detect severity of Achalasia

From: Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia in an Egyptian cohort

Symptoms / Score

0

1

2

3

Dysphagia

None

Occasional

Daily

With every meal

Chest Pain

None

Occasional

Daily

With every meal

Regurgitation

None

Occasional

Daily

With every meal

Weight Loss

None

 < 5 kg

5–10 kg

 > 10 kg

  1. The minimum score is zero and the maximum is 12