Achalasia and obesity: patient outcomes and impressions following laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-01912-0
Abstract: The optimal management of achalasia in obese patients is unclear. For those who have undergone Heller myotomy and fundoplication, the long-term outcomes and their impressions following surgery are largely unknown. A retrospective review of patients… read more here.
Keywords: achalasia; long term; term; heller myotomy ... See more keywords
Pneumatic balloon dilatation versus laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia: a failed attempt at meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07421-x
Abstract: Introduction The advent of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) shed some light on the role of the current standards in the treatment of idiopathic achalasia, namely endoscopic pneumatic dilatation (PD) and laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM). We… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; laparoscopic heller; dilatation; heller myotomy ... See more keywords
SAGES guidelines for the use of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08282-0
Abstract: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is increasingly used as primary treatment for esophageal achalasia, in place of the options such as Heller myotomy (HM) and pneumatic dilatation (PD) These evidence-based guidelines from the Society of American… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic myotomy; treatment; poem; peroral endoscopic ... See more keywords
Management of Esophageal Achalasia after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Narrative Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-03774-y
Abstract: IntroductionThe development of achalasia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is rare. Heller myotomy (HM) is the gold standard treatment while peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an emerging technique with promising results. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: narrative review; poem; management; rygb ... See more keywords
Finger-guided Heller cardiomyotomy procedure to prevent the recurrence of esophageal achalasia in patients who are not qualified for laparoscopy: A case series
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.07.011
Abstract: Highlights A modified surgical technique for Achalasia: • Finger-guided Heller cardiomyotomy significantly reduced operation time.• Also had minimal intraoperative bleeding.• This helps reduced length-of-stay in hospital.• This procedure can be an alternative to prevent recurrence… read more here.
Keywords: guided heller; prevent recurrence; finger guided; heller cardiomyotomy ... See more keywords
Peroral endoscopic myotomy and peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy as a single procedure for concomitant achalasia and gastroparesis.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-0658-5691
Abstract: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has become a standard treatment for achalasia, and peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G-POEM) represents an emerging endoscopic method in the management of refractory gastroparesis. We present a successful procedure combining POEM and… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic myotomy; procedure; gastroparesis; peroral endoscopic ... See more keywords
Comparison of Outcomes of Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Versus Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Management of Achalasia
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2017.11930212
Abstract: Achalasia is a rare disorder that has several treatment options. The gold standard of treatment is a surgical myotomy called a laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM). More recently, an endoscopic myotomy has become an option as… read more here.
Keywords: per oral; endoscopic myotomy; laparoscopic heller; myotomy ... See more keywords
FA02.04: LONG—TERM RESULTS OF PERORAL ENDOSCOPIC MYOTOMY (POEM) FOR ACHALASIA
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy089.fa02.04
Abstract: POEM has gained trust by proved safety and short-term efficacy and at present, it is considered as a standard and safe method for treatment of achalasia. The aim of this prospective single-center case series was… read more here.
Keywords: long term; treatment; poem; adverse events ... See more keywords
PS01.005: HIGH-RESOLUTION MANOMETRY GUIDING SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR TREATMENT OF ACHALASIA OF THE ESOPHAGUS. LONG-TERM RESULTS OF A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy089.ps01.005
Abstract: Laparoscopic myotomy and fundoplication for the treatment of achalasia presents with 90% success rate. The intraoperative use of manometry during surgery has been previously introduced to improve the outcome. Recently, we presented our pilot study… read more here.
Keywords: treatment achalasia; myotomy fundoplication; study; achalasia ... See more keywords
P201 LAPAROSCOPIC TRANSHIATAL OMENTAL REPAIR OF IATROGENIC ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION IN ACHALASIA
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doz092.201
Abstract: Laparoscopic transhiatal omental patch repair(OPR) of esophageal perforation after pneumatic balloon dilatation(PBD) for achalasia. In August 2018 a 72yrs woman with a history of dysphagia for solids and liquids, nocturnal regurgitation and chest pain had… read more here.
Keywords: perforation; laparoscopic transhiatal; esophageal perforation; achalasia ... See more keywords
Development of a Preliminary Question Prompt List as a Communication Tool for Adults With Achalasia
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001671
Abstract: Background: Question prompt lists (QPLs) are structured sets of disease-specific questions that enhance patient-physician communication by encouraging patients to ask questions during consultations. Aim: The aim of this study was to develop a preliminary achalasia-specific… read more here.
Keywords: development preliminary; achalasia; communication; question prompt ... See more keywords