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Evaluation and management of achalasia cardia in children: A retrospective observational study

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2023
Background: Achalasia cardia is a neuromuscular disorder of unknown etiology characterized by aperistalsis of the body of the esophagus and failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Nitin Kumar, Bahubali Deepak Gadgade, Achyuth Ananth Shivapur, Veerabhadra Radhakrishna, Raghunath Bangalore Vasudev   +4 more
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Autoimmune and viral risk factors are associated with achalasia: A case‐control study

Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 2021
Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder of uncertain etiology. While past studies have indicated that autoimmune conditions and viral infections may be associated with development of achalasia, these associations are yet to be examined in large,
C. Gaber, C. Cotton, S. Eluri, J. Lund, T. Farrell, E. Dellon   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Management of Achalasia: Expert Consensus Statements

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2019
Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by absence of peristalsis and failure of relaxation of lower esophagus sphincter. The introduction of high resolution manometry (HRM) and per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has made a new ...
A Reum Choe, Hye-Kyung Jung
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM): a comparative study between Chagasic and idiopathic achalasia

Endoscopy International Open, 2020
Background and study aims Achalasia can be classified as either primary (idiopathic) achalasia or secondary achalasia, which is a consequence of another systemic disease. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an effective and safe treatment for achalasia.
Galileu F.A. Farias, Diogo T.H. de Moura, Eduardo T.H. de Moura, Daniel T. de Rezende, Kelly E. Hathorn, Ary Nasi, Natália S.F. Queiroz, Eduardo G.H. de Moura   +7 more
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Achalasia - two types in the same patient: Case report [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2013
Introduction. A paper presented a case of esophageal achalasia with both type 2 and type 3 achalasia found in the same patient. Case Outline. High resolution impedance manometry of esophagus was performed.
Jovanović Igor D., Jovanović Dragana R., Uglješić Milenko, Milinić Nikola, Cvetković Mirjana, Branković Marija, Nikolić Goran   +6 more
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Who Needs Endoscopic Removal of Food Residue From the Esophagus Before Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia and Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction? [PDF]

DEN Open
ABSTRACT Objectives Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established treatment for esophageal achalasia. Despite favorable outcomes, the risk of reflux aspiration during general anesthesia induction in POEM remains a concern. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for food residue in the esophagus before POEM and evaluate the necessity of ...
Kaizuka M, Tatsuta T, Sawada Y, Asari T, Hayamizu S, Oota S, Hasui K, Kikuchi H, Hiraga H, Chinda D, Mikami T, Fukuda S, Sakuraba H.   +12 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Megaesophagus in a Line of Transgenic Rats: A Model of Achalasia [PDF]

, 2014
Megaesophagus is defined as the abnormal enlargement or dilatation of the esophagus, characterized by a lack of normal contraction of the esophageal walls.
Borjeson, Tiffany M., Carr, Candice A., Cristofaro, V., Ducore, Rebecca M., Feng, Yan, Fox, James G, Lindstrom, J. M., Luo, J., Muthupalani, Sureshkumar, Pang, Jassia, Sullivan, M. P.   +10 more
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Effect of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy vs Pneumatic Dilation on Symptom Severity and Treatment Outcomes Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Achalasia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 2019
Importance Case series suggest favorable results of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for treatment of patients with achalasia. Data comparing POEM with pneumatic dilation, the standard treatment for patients with achalasia, are lacking.
F. A. Ponds, P. Fockens, A. Lei, H. Neuhaus, T. Beyna, J. Kandler, T. Frieling, P. Chiu, Justin C.Y. Wu, V. Wong, G. Costamagna, P. Familiari, P. Kahrilas, J. Pandolfino, A. Smout, A. Bredenoord   +15 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Mapping the experiences of people with achalasia from initial symptoms to long‐term management

Health Expectations, 2021
Background Achalasia is a rare motility disorder affecting the oesophagus, which is associated with a range of symptoms and different treatment strategies. Currently, little is known about people's experiences with achalasia and its management.
Melika Kalantari, Amelia Hollywood, Rosemary Lim, Majid Hashemi   +3 more
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An evaluation of 605 endoscopic examination in a rural setting, Lacor Hospital in Northern Uganda [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal (EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective study of 605 patients.
Alema NO, Ogwang DM, Okello TR, Pecorella I.   +3 more
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