Family case of cardiac achalasia
The aim of review. To present modern data on the genetic theory of development of cardiac achalasia and data of original clinical case of the patient with vertical type of achalasia inheritance.Key points.
Yu. V. Yevsyutina +2 more
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Current Status of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy [PDF]
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been established as an optional treatment for achalasia. POEM is an endoluminal procedure that involves dissection of esophageal muscle fibers followed by submucosal tunneling.
Young Kwan Cho, Seong Hwan Kim
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ALLELE-SPECIFIC TRANSCRIPTIONAL ACTIVITY OF THE VARIABLE NUMBER OF TANDEM REPEATS OF THE INDUCIBLE NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE GENE IS ASSOCIATED WITH IDIOPATHIC ACHALASIA [PDF]
Background: Polymorphisms of genes involved in the regulation of the immune response are risk factors for achalasia, but their contribution to disease pathogenesis is unknown.
Annese, Vito +12 more
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Efficacy and safety of pneumatic dilation in achalasia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
One of the most used treatments for achalasia is pneumatic dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter to improve esophageal emptying. Multiple treatment protocols have been described with a varying balloon size, number of dilations, inflation pressure ...
F. B. van Hoeij +3 more
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Post‐Tuberculosis Adrenal Crisis in a Young Boy: A Case Report
ABSTRACT An adrenal crisis should be considered in children with a history of tuberculosis who present with shock, hypoglycemia, and hyperpigmentation. Even years after successful treatment, TB can cause irreversible adrenal damage leading to primary adrenal insufficiency. Early recognition and prompt glucocorticoid replacement are lifesaving.
Aisha Haleem +5 more
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Diagnósticos de enfermagem de pacientes em período pré-operatório de cirurgia esofágica [PDF]
This study aimed to identify and analyze the nursing diagnoses of patients in the preoperative period of esophageal surgeries. Data were collected by means of an instrument, based on Horta's Conceptual Model.
CANINI, Silvia Rita Marin da Silva +3 more
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Hematological indices as indicators of silent inflammation in achalasia patients
Complete blood count (CBC)-derived parameters such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), eosinophil-to-lymphocyte (ELR) ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are sensitive markers of occult inflammation and ...
F. Lopez-Verdugo +9 more
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The ACCORD study was a brief telemedicine intervention targeting cognitive and psychological inflexibility in patients with esophageal conditions. ACCORD was feasible and acceptable to patients and demonstrated some improvements in both forms of inflexibility, as well as reductions in certain esophageal symptoms, symptom‐related anxiety, and health ...
Madison Simons +8 more
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Characteristics of a Subset of Achalasia With Normal Integrated Relaxation Pressure
Background/Aims Integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) is a critical diagnostic criterion to define achalasia. However, there are some cases with typical symptoms and signs of achalasia but with normal IRP. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical
Eunju Kim +4 more
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Inter- and intra-rater reliability of the Chicago Classification in pe-diatric high-resolution esophageal manometry recordings [PDF]
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Abu-Assi, Rammy +13 more
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