POEM for Treatment of Achalasia: Our Early Experience and Technical Details of the Procedure
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-018-1835-z
Abstract: Achalasia cardia is a rare disease characterized by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and nonperistaltic esophagus leading to symptoms of dysphagia and chest pain. The traditional treatment options include endoscopic balloon dilation,… read more here.
Keywords: achalasia cardia; treatment; poem; procedure ... See more keywords
Double trouble during peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia cardia: myotomy to the rescue
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2044-0605
Abstract: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is now the established modality of choice for achalasia cardia with good long-term efficacy [1]. Dislodgement of the distal attachment (hood) inside the tunnel is an uncommon intraoperative event. The retrieval… read more here.
Keywords: achalasia cardia; hood; myotomy; injury ... See more keywords
Pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment progress of achalasia of cardia
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i8.1741
Abstract: Achalasia cardia, type of esophageal dynamic disorder, is a relatively rare primary motor esophageal disease characterized by the functional loss of plexus ganglion cells in the distal esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter. Loss of function… read more here.
Keywords: pathogenesis clinical; achalasia cardia; lower esophageal; esophageal sphincter ... See more keywords
Role of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Advanced Achalasia Cardia With Sigmoid and/or Megaesophagus: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis
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DOI: 10.5056/jnm21122
Abstract: Background/Aims Sigmoid esophagus and/or megaesophagus are considered as an advanced stage in the natural history of achalasia cardia. The role of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in these subset of patients is emerging. We performed a… read more here.
Keywords: sigmoid megaesophagus; advanced achalasia; cardia sigmoid; achalasia cardia ... See more keywords