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Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy: Establishing a New Program [PDF]
, 2014 Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and aperistalsis of the esophageal body. Treatment of achalasia is aimed at decreasing the resting pressure in the LES.
Kumta, Nikhil A. +11 more
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Esophageal Cancer Secondary to Achalasia: A Case Series Study
Case Reports in GastroenterologyIntroduction: Achalasia is a primary motility disorder affecting the esophageal body and lower esophageal sphincter. Although the linkage between achalasia and elevated esophageal cancer risk is already known, the precise mechanisms remain ...
Wenli Xu +4 more
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Prevalence of Medical and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Paediatric ARFID: A Meta‐Analysis
European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is increasingly recognized as a complex paediatric feeding and eating disorder associated with significant medical and psychiatric burden. Methods This systematic review and meta‐analysis followed PRISMA guidelines and was prospectively registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251241490 ...
Nuria Blay Borch +8 more
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Esophageal Pharmacobezoar in a Patient with Achalasia: A Case Report
Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2019 A few cases with esophageal bezoar have been reported in achalasia. We describe here a rare case of esophageal pharmacobezoar after ingestion of ferrous sulfate capsules in a patient with achalasia.
Hamid Tavakkoli
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract The Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) recognized the need to define research priorities and identify knowledge gaps to guide future investigations in pediatric digestive health. Following international examples, SIGENP aimed to provide a structured framework that aligns scientific innovation with ...
Carlo Agostoni +46 more
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Translational Neuroscience, 2022 The precise pathogenesis of achalasia is still unclear. Neurodegenerative and/or demyelinating disorders (NDD) appear to share some common pathophysiological pathways described in achalasia such as inflammation, autoimmune, mitochondrial dysfunction, and
Khoury Salim T., Mari Amir
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Unintentional Weight Loss Does Not Predict Poor Outcomes in Zenker Diverticulum
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.In this study of 427 patients with Zenker's diverticulum, 23.6% had significant unintentional preoperative weight loss. Weight loss was associated with preoperative dysphagia and with both the smallest and largest pouches. Postoperative outcomes were similar in patients with and without weight loss, demonstrating a similar efficacy and safety profile ...
Ari D. Schuman +31 more
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Severe Recurrent Achalasia Cardia Responding to Treatment of Severe Autoimmune Acquired Haemophilia
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2012 Acquired haemophilia A and severe acquired achalasia are both very rare conditions with unknown aetiology. Haemophilia A is a haemorrhagic disease induced by deficiency or malfunction of coagulation factor VIII.
H. Al-Jafar +5 more
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Vigorous achalasia: Zebra amongst horses
South African Journal of Radiology, 2020 Vigorous achalasia is an oesophageal disorder with clinical and radiological characteristics of classic achalasia and diffuse oesophageal spasm. It is a rarely reported variant.
Jayaranjeetham Jayabalan +4 more
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Different Clinical Features of Idiopathic Achalasia in Various Countries
Gastrointestinal Disorders, 2022 Idiopathic achalasia is a motility disorder affecting the lower esophageal sphincter. Dysphagia is a hallmark symptom, but patients may exhibit other symptoms. The aim of this review is to compare achalasia symptoms globally.
Amy Yeung, Imaan Benmerzouga
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