Perception of the COVID-19 pandemic in patients with achalasia and its impact on gastrointestinal symptoms: a proof-of-concept study
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DOI: 10.20524/aog.2022.0740
Abstract: Background Currently, no data are available on COVID-19 pandemic perception in patients with achalasia. We evaluated how the COVID-19 lockdown was perceived by these patients and its impact on their upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Methods COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: gastrointestinal symptoms; patients achalasia; covid pandemic; score ... See more keywords
Esophageal Microbiota and Nutritional Intakes in Patients With Achalasia Before and After Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
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DOI: 10.5056/jnm21057
Abstract: Background/Aims The composition of the microbiota in the esophagus is only partially understood, especially in patients with achalasia. We aim to investigate the esophageal microbial community and nutritional intakes in patients with achalasia before and… read more here.
Keywords: intakes patients; esophageal microbial; patients achalasia; peroral endoscopic ... See more keywords
Effect of Drinking Warm Water on Esophageal Preparation Before Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Patients With Achalasia.
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DOI: 10.5056/jnm21119
Abstract: Background/Aims Food retention, which is a characteristic observed in patients with achalasia, can interfere with peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). However, there is no established guideline for esophageal preparation for POEM. A previous study has shown… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal preparation; drinking warm; patients achalasia; warm water ... See more keywords
The Predictive Value of Intraoperative Esophageal Functional Luminal Imaging Probe Panometry in Patients With Achalasia Undergoing Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy: A Single-center Experience
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DOI: 10.5056/jnm21186
Abstract: Background/Aims We evaluated the clinical significance and prognostic power of functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) panometry in patients with achalasia treated with peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), and examined the clinical parameters associated with symptomatic improvement… read more here.
Keywords: flip panometry; poem; panometry; patients achalasia ... See more keywords
Development of Dilated Esophagus, Sigmoid Esophagus, and Esophageal Diverticulum in Patients With Achalasia: Japan Achalasia Multicenter Study.
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DOI: 10.5056/jnm21188
Abstract: Background/Aims Patients with achalasia-related esophageal motility disorders (AEMDs) frequently present with dilated and sigmoid esophagus, and develop esophageal diverticulum (ED), although the prevalence and patients characteristics require further elucidation. Methods We conducted a multicenter cohort… read more here.
Keywords: development; dilated esophagus; sigmoid esophagus; patients achalasia ... See more keywords