Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Is an Effective Treatment Option for Managing Jackhammer Esophagus: A Single Center Experience.
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001717
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Jackhammer esophagus (JE) is a rare hypercontractile motility disorder often associated with dysphagia, regurgitation, and chest pain. In patients with clinically relevant symptoms, treatment options aim to decrease esophageal contractions. Medical, endoscopic… read more here.
Keywords: treatment option; single center; jackhammer esophagus; endoscopic myotomy ... See more keywords
Markedly Effective Steroid Treatment of Three Patients with Allergy-related Jackhammer Esophagus
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.3865-19
Abstract: We experienced marked efficacy with steroid treatment of three patients with jackhammer esophagus (JHE). An esophageal biopsy revealed eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in two patients. One of the patients without EoE had eosinophilia and an increased… read more here.
Keywords: jackhammer esophagus; steroid treatment; treatment; markedly effective ... See more keywords