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Ten Initial Cases of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Treatment of Esophageal Motility Disorders at Okayama University Hospital [PDF]

, 2018
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for treatment of esophageal motility disorders has recently been reported to be highly effective and less invasive than other treatment.
Harada, Keita, Hiraoka, Sakiko, Inokuchi, Toshihiro, Kato, Ryo, Okada, Hiroyuki, Sugihara, Yuusaku, Takahara, Masahiro, Takashima, Shiho, Takei, Daisuke, Yamasaki, Yasushi, Yamauchi, Kenji   +10 more
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Achalasia in siblings

Journal of British Surgery, 1982
Abstract The occurrence of achalasia in two brothers who were successfully treated by oesophagomyotomy is reported. There was no evidence of oesophageal motor dysfunction in their parents or two other siblings who were also studied. The possibility that genetic factors may be important in the aetiology of achalasia is discussed.
A. G. Johnson, C. J. Stoddard
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Combined endoscopic approaches to the cardiac sphincter achalasia treatment

Zaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal, 2015
Aim. To assess combined endoscopic approaches to the cardiac sphincter achalasia treatment. Results. There are preliminary results of treatment and methods of carrying out of combined endoscopic pneumocardiodilatation and injections of botulotoxin ...
V. N. Klimenko, A. M. Kiosov, V. V. Izbitskiy, S. N. Gulevskiy   +3 more
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Combined Lyon and Milan Scores Predict Gerd Management Outcome Better Than Either Score Alone or Their Individual Components

Alimentary Pharmacology &Therapeutics, Volume 62, Issue 7, Page 710-721, October 2025.
The Lyon and Milan scores outperformed AET and DeMeester score in predicting outcomes in GERD patients. When concordant, they provide optimal predictive accuracy, guiding escalation of therapy. ABSTRACT Background Confidence in gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) diagnosis is crucial to improve outcomes from escalation of treatment. The Lyon score
Stefano Siboni, Marco Sozzi, Pierfrancesco Visaggi, Sara Boveri, Benjamin D. Rogers, Nicola De Bortoli, Anthony Hobson, Brian E. Louie, Yeong Yeh Lee, Salvatore Tolone, Elisa Marabotto, Jordan Haworth, Megan L. Ivy, Lorenzo Cusmai, Edoardo Campioli, Dimitrios Theodorou, Tania Triantafyllou, Andrea Pasta, Francesco Calabrese, Vincent Tee, Daniele Bernardi, Carlo Galdino Riva, Roberta De Maron, Enrique Coss‐Adame, Amit Patel, Emanuele Asti, Edoardo Savarino, C. Prakash Gyawali   +27 more
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The number and size of Lugol‐voiding areas were reduced by pneumatic dilation in a patient with achalasia and esophageal cancer

JGH Open, 2020
Achalasia is a rare benign esophageal motility disease caused by the impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which results from nerve damage. Patients with achalasia are known to have a high risk of esophageal cancer.
Shinwa Tanaka, Hirofumi Abe, Ryusuke Ariyoshi, Hiroya Sakaguchi, Taro Oshikiri, Tetsu Nakamura, Yoshiko Nakano, Yoshinori Morita, Takashi Toyonaga, Eiji Umegaki, Hiroshi Yokozaki, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Yuzo Kodama   +12 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, Alerany, C., Bonafont, X., Bosch Gil, Josep Àngel, Cano Marron, S. M., Danés, Immaculada, Ferrer, Assumpta, Gratacós, L., Martínez, J., Olmo, M., Pérez, A., Valderrama, A., Vallano Ferraz, Antonio   +12 more
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Endoscopy in achalasia [PDF]

Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1974
Summary In achalasia oesophagoscopy should be used to rule out definitely carcinoma of the cardia involving the myenteric plexus of the lower oesophageal sphincter. An easy passage of the instrument through the narrow terminal segment is characteristic but not always possible due to extreme distortion.
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The Performance of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Sigmoid-Type Achalasia

Siriraj Medical Journal
Objective: Sigmoid-type achalasia represents an advanced stage of achalasia characterized by significant dilation and tortuosity of the esophageal lumen.
Chainarong Phalanusitthepha, Siwaree Maneesoi, Jirawat Watthanatha, Tharathorn Suwatthanarak , Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul , Thawatchai Akaraviputh , Asada Methasate , Monthira Maneerattanaporn , Somchai Leelakusolvong   +8 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, Keiko Takeuchi, Kozue Suto   +2 more
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Functional Lumen Imaging Probe Measurement Post‐Pneumatic Dilation in Clinically Relevant Esophagogastric Junction Outlet Obstruction

Neurogastroenterology &Motility, Volume 37, Issue 10, October 2025.
In a retrospective cohort study of 29 EGJOO patients receiving PD, FLIP metrics and Eckardt score all improved after PD. In 6 patients requiring early repeat dilation for symptom recurrence, no difference in FLIP findings was identified. ABSTRACT Background Pneumatic dilation (PD) is an effective treatment for disorders of reduced esophageal opening ...
James D. Miller, Zachary L. Mitchell, Abigail L. Ellington, Felicia A. Peoples, Steven B. Clayton   +4 more
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