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The Performance of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Sigmoid-Type Achalasia
Siriraj Medical JournalObjective: Sigmoid-type achalasia represents an advanced stage of achalasia characterized by significant dilation and tortuosity of the esophageal lumen.
Chainarong Phalanusitthepha +8 more
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The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015 Background/Aims: High-resolution manometry (HRM) has improved the accuracy of manometry in detecting achalasia and determining its subtypes. However, the correlation of achalasia subtypes with clinical, endoscopic, and radiologic findings has not been ...
Mohammed Q Khan +4 more
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Outcomes of off-label drug uses in hospitals: a multicentric prospective study [PDF]
, 2015 Purpose: The study aims to assess the clinical evidence, outcome and cost of off-label use of medicines in the hospital setting. Methods: A multicentric prospective cohort study of patients treated with off-label medicines was carried out in five ...
Agustí, Antonia +12 more
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A Case of Type II Achalasia Occurring in a Nonagenarian Diagnosed with Acute Food Impaction
The Korean Journal of GastroenterologyAchalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by loss of esophageal peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Patients with achalasia often complain of persistent symptoms for several years before diagnosis.
Seong Hyun Koh +6 more
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“Pinstripe Pattern” in an Achalasia Patient
Clinical Medicine Insights: Gastroenterology, 2016 Endoscopic image of achalasia usually shows dilated esophageal cavity with retained liquids and foods. Recently, “pinstripe pattern” (PSP) in the case of achalasia patient was reported as an endoscopic image of the indicator for early detection of ...
Atsushi Imagawa +2 more
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Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A cooccurrence revealing autoimmune connections [PDF]
Romanian Medical JournalAchalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by an unknown etiology, myenteric inflammation, and autoimmune markers. We present a case of a 43-year-old female with progressive dysphagia, regurgitation, generalized weakness, and hair ...
Jibin Simon +4 more
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Clinical Diagnosis of Achalasia: How Reliable is the Barium X-Ray?
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2006 Manometry is considered to be the gold standard for the diagnosis of achalasia. However, many physicians believe that contrast radiography, classically showing esophageal dilation with bird-beak narrowing of the gastroesophageal junction, is also ...
I El-Takli, P O’Brien, WG Paterson
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Over-the-Scope Clip Closure of Oesophageal Perforation after Pneumatic Dilatation for Achalasia [PDF]
, 2015 Serag Esmat
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Timed barium esophagogram: A simple physiologic assessment for achalasia [PDF]
, 2000 Srdjan Kostic +7 more
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