Authors: Boeckxstaens GE, Annese V, Des Varannes SB, Chaussade S, Costantini M, Cuttitta A, Elizalde JI, Fumagalli U, Gaudric M, Rohof WO, Smout AJ, Tack J, Zwinderman AH, Zaninotto G, Busch OR
Title: Pneumatic dilation versus laparoscopic heller’s myotomy for idiopathic achalasia
Source: The New England Journal of Medicine 2011 364(19): 1807-1816
Year: 2011
Research Design: Randomised Controlled Trial
Rating Score: 05/10
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Eligibility specified - Y
Random allocation - Y
Concealed allocation - N
Baseline comparability - Y
Blind subjects - N
Blind therapists - N
Blind assessors - N
Adequate follow-up - Y
Intention-to-treat analysis - N
Between-group comparisons - Y
Point estimates and variability - Y
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