Quality-of-life Assessment among Children with Esophageal Achalasia.

Purpose: Analyze the surgical management strategy and the current effects on Quality of Life of diagnosed Esophageal Achalasia (EA) patients in our department, with an assessment of the incidence, clinical course, and related disorders.

Methods: Data was based on a retrospective review of all children who received achalasia treatment at our department between 2008 and 2022. Using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Generic Core (PedsQL) Scales and the Pediatric-QL Gastrointestinal Symptoms Module (GI-PedsQL), we evaluated the long-term effects of this diagnosis on our patients' quality of life.