Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Sep 2014 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Advances in Surgery, volume 48, pages 27-41 (issn: 0065-3411,

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Authors: Christy M, Dunst; Ashwin A, Kurian; Lee L, Swanstrom;

doi: 10.1016/j.yasu.2014.05.015

pmid: 25293605

Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia

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Abstract

POEM is an effective treatment of functional manometric esophageal outflow obstructive disorders with excellent relief of dysphagia. Reflux rates seem to be similar to that seen with traditional Heller myotomy with fundoplication. The POEM technique provides a true surgical esophageal myotomy without incisional pain. As such, POEM represents the first truly practical application of natural orifice surgery.

Keywords

Esophageal Achalasia, Treatment Outcome, Aphasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Humans, Endoscopy, Muscle, Smooth

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