Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Is Safe and Highly Effective Treatment for Advanced Achalasia With Sigmoid Esophagus.
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001388
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS In advanced achalasia patients with sigmoid esophagus, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) might be technically challenging and its outcomes are not well known in western population. Hence, our study aims were to assess… read more here.
Keywords: advanced achalasia; treatment; esophagus; sigmoid esophagus ... 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